embarrassed
Example Sentences
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“I was pretty embarrassed about it,” Hernández said after Tuesday’s game.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
"A lot of people are just too embarrassed to ask for help," he said.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
They have strong opinions and predictions, and when those do not pan out, they either quit or go silent publicly because they are too embarrassed.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 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
If it was any other boy, I’d have felt embarrassed about him being in my bedroom.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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