embarrass
Example Sentences
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Since those nations all share a language with the U.S., they are now getting buried by “an avalanche of American superstars,” Page wrote, leading to “an embarrassing drought” of new breakouts.
Still, it’s probably best to avoid anything weird or embarrassing since a human reviewer eventually will see it.
"I once dreamt I'd forgotten to get dressed before coming out to greet the audience -- that would be a bit embarrassing," she joked.
From Barron's
Now he was as embarrassed for himself as he was for Chip.
From Literature
The alternative may, however, have been even more embarrassing for the government.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
