Meaning: To be ashamed; to feel bad when you do something silly or strange.

Examples:

I forgot to zip up my pants – I was so embarrassed!

He thought his new haircut looked bad, so he wore a baseball cap for three weeks because he was embarrassed.

We could tell she was very embarrassed. Her face was a deep red.

Pop Quiz:

In which situation might you feel embarrassed?

A.  After sending a private email to everyone in your company.

B.  After spilling a cup of coffee all over your shirt at an important business meeting.

C.  After your cell phone goes off during a wedding.

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The correct answer is A, B, and C. All of them describe embarrassing situations in which you would feel embarrassed.