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Term: Embarrassed

Definition:

Embarrassed is an adjective that describes the feeling of discomfort, awkwardness, or shame caused by self-consciousness or concern about being judged by others.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Feeling ashamed or self-conscious due to a particular action, circumstance, or situation.

Sample Sentence: She was embarrassed when she tripped and fell in front of the whole class.

Sense 2:

Causing someone to feel embarrassed.

Sample Sentence: His unexpected public proposal made her feel embarrassed.

Sense 3:

Expressing a state of self-consciousness or awkwardness.

Sample Sentence: The embarrassed teenager shuffled his feet while avoiding eye contact.

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