embarrassed
adj.adj. feeling shy, ashamed, or uncomfortable because of something you did or something that happened. You might feel this way if you make a mistake in front of other people.
adj. feeling self-conscious, ashamed, or awkward, typically as a result of a social gaffe or public mistake. Often describes the emotional state of a person rather than the situation itself.
I felt so embarrassed when I forgot her name.
He was deeply embarrassed by his father's loud behavior at the formal dinner party.
While some people thrive in the spotlight, others become acutely embarrassed when they are the center of attention, even if the occasion is a celebration of their own achievements.
Past participle of embarrass.
Often followed by the prepositions 'by' or 'about'.
I am very embarrassingI am very embarrassedLearners often confuse the -ed adjective (how you feel) with the -ing adjective (the thing that causes the feeling).