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Eli felt embarrassed when he forgot the words to the song.
What does Embarrassed mean?
Embarrassed means feeling awkward or uncomfortable because others noticed something.
Dictionary definition
Feeling awkward, shy, or uncomfortable because others noticed something.
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What does embarrassed mean?
Embarrassed means feeling awkward or uncomfortable because others noticed something.
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Which sentence uses embarrassed correctly?
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Which word is closest in meaning to embarrassed?
Ashamed is closest in meaning to embarrassed in this entry.
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Embarrassed
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im · bair · uhst · strongest beat: bair
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WordEmbarrassed.
Partadjective.
MeaningEmbarrassed means feeling awkward or uncomfortable because others noticed something.
ExampleExample: Eli felt embarrassed when he forgot the words to the song.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- im · bair · uhst
- Strongest beat
- bair
- Ending
- uhst
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on bair.
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Synonyms
Words like Embarrassed
ashamedUse when someone feels bad or awkward about something.
Antonyms
Opposite words
confidentUse when someone feels sure and ready.
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Word family
Embarrassed word family
Base word
embarrass
noun
embarrassment
An awkward or uncomfortable feeling.
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Hint for students
Look for clues that show awkwardness, blushing, or being noticed.
Common mix-up
Embarrassed does not mean someone did something terrible; it can happen from a simple mistake.
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