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embarrassed

The word “embarrassed” has 3 syllables: em-bar-rassed

It's pronounced as /ɪmˈbær.əst/

What is synonym and antonym for embarrassed?

In the thesaurus, “embarrassed” has 158 synonyms and 58 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for embarrassed along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for embarrassed

Antonyms for embarrassed

Meanings of embarrassed

  • verb
    1. To humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely; to disconcert; to abash.
    2. To hinder from liberty of movement; to impede; to obstruct.
    3. To involve in difficulties concerning money matters; to encumber with debt; to beset with urgent claims or demands.
  • adjective
    1. Having a feeling of shameful discomfort.
    2. Impeded; obstructed.

Example Sentences

  • She felt embarrassed when she forgot her lines on stage.
  • He looked embarrassed after spilling coffee on his shirt.
  • They were embarrassed by the unexpected attention.
  • I was so embarrassed that I couldn't even speak.
  • The child became embarrassed when everyone laughed.

On this page you'll find 216 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to embarrassed, such as: abashed, abbreviated, agitated, aided, arrested, ashamed, assisted.

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