embarrassed
Example Sentences
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Maybe the most important thing that Christopher Brown, an attorney at the Federal Trade Commission, said Thursday about scams targeting U.S. citizens is that people who fall for them shouldn’t feel embarrassed.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
During a feast where guests were expected to recite poetry, he reportedly became embarrassed because he did not know any songs or verses to perform.
From Science Daily • May 17, 2026
"No pupil should be made to feel embarrassed or unsupported when they have a genuine need to use the toilet during the school day," said Gault.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
“I don’t see people I’m embarrassed to be around anymore,” said John D’Agostino, head of strategy at Coinbase Global’s institutional business.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Now he was as embarrassed for himself as he was for Chip.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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