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Vocabulary Entry
embarrassing
|adjective • verb • noun
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A
adjective
Causing a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness.
Example Sentences
"She felt embarrassed when she tripped in front of everyone."
"The embarrassing moment was captured on video and shared online."
"He gave an embarrassing answer in class that made everyone laugh."
V
verb
To cause someone to feel self-conscious or ashamed.
Example Sentences
"The loud noise embarrassed her at the meeting."
"He didn't mean to embarrass his friend with the joke."
"She was embarrassed by the unexpected compliment from her boss."
N
noun
A feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness.
Example Sentences
"He experienced great embarrassment when he forgot his speech."
"Her embarrassment was evident when she blushed."
"The situation was so awkward that it resulted in collective embarrassment for the group."