embarrass

Example Sentences

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Now he was as embarrassed for himself as he was for Chip.

From Literature

The alternative may, however, have been even more embarrassing for the government.

From BBC

The theft deeply embarrassed the French establishment and called into question the government’s oversight of the Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum and the guardian of many of the world’s most precious works of art.

From The Wall Street Journal

After England posted 202-7, Italy threatened to pull off the greatest shock in World Cup history in pursuit – a result which would have left Harry Brook's side facing an embarrassing group-stage exit.

From BBC

Silverblatt was shy and too embarrassed to speak during class because of his inability to clearly pronounce the letter “L,” which appears three times in his own name.

From Los Angeles Times