embarrass

Example Sentences

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I’m glad she likes me as much as I like her, but it was embarrassing.

From Literature

I don’t smile along with him—the memory is too embarrassing.

From Literature

Now strangers see them together and they think he’s her father, and that embarrasses them, though they smile and try to make light of it.

From Literature

Overwhelmed by guilt, and embarrassed she fled the country in a bid to escape her unhappiness, booking a one-way ticket to Bangok.

From BBC

Dr. Achebe looked at the floor for the first time, as if he was embarrassed.

From Literature