embarrassed
Example Sentences
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“I’m usually not embarrassed doing comedy,” she says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
I was embarrassed watching “Alley Cats” with myself.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
What financial skill do you feel like you “should” have by now but are too embarrassed to ask about?
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
He said he initially felt frustrated and embarrassed before coming to realise the severity of the situation.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
I’m not sure what’s happening, but I know enough to feel embarrassed.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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