embarrassed

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having a feeling of shameful discomfort.
  2. Impeded; obstructed; in an awkward situation.
verb
  1. simple past and past participle of embarrass

Pronunciation

/ɪmˈbæɹ.əst/ /ɪmˈbɛɹ.əst/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-embarrassed.wav

Word forms

embarrassed more embarrassed most embarrassed

Etymology

Past participle of embarrass.

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