embarrassed
Example Sentences
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But Americans don’t want to see the home team embarrassed.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
He has been beleaguered at home and now embarrassed abroad, his critics in opposition parties say, given he has advertised himself as a man who would boost Germany's standing on the international stage.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Dudamel joins him with his music box, and, sheepishly trying not to look embarrassed, they cutely cuddle.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
One of its co-sponsors was embarrassed enough to remove his name from the proposal.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
She caught Torak looking and stopped laughing, embarrassed to be seen making friends with the cub.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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