embarrassed
Example Sentences
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He said he initially felt frustrated and embarrassed before coming to realise the severity of the situation.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
While the actor may have been embarrassed, Bernthal cheered and Evans crowned him the first guest to lose his lunch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Two years since his breakout at Euro 2024, where he embarrassed defenders for fun and still finished his homework on the side, the country’s youngest showstopper has gone oddly quiet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
An embarrassed Wegner said he had played tennis to "clear my head" but this cut little ice with furious voters.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
If I was embarrassed, I’m sure she was too, although, knowing her, she would be sitting as cool as a cucumber.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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