embarrassed
Example Sentences
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His film contains gestures that trigger ironic laughs — he’s no dummy — but then leave you with a sting you may be embarrassed to admit.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
But he also excels at making others feel embarrassed, even the shameless ones.
From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026
He added the groomer had been "too embarrassed to mention" the incident.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
I plunked down at a gaming station and embarrassed myself playing “Mario Kart” over a lunch of Diet Coke and Ruffles Cheddar and Sour Cream chips.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
“I’m sorry. I’m not used to help,” Father says, embarrassed.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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