embarrass

Example Sentences

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Silverblatt was shy and too embarrassed to speak during class because of his inability to clearly pronounce the letter “L,” which appears three times in his own name.

From Los Angeles Times

"It was amazing at how many people were embarrassed at the way I was treated on the show."

From BBC

Northumbria Police previously told the BBC they believe there may be "hundreds" of women who have been defrauded by McDonald, many too embarrassed or ashamed to report his crimes.

From BBC

Doctors are used to seeing lots of people with a variety of bowel problems, so there is no need to be embarrassed.

From BBC

I’m not sure what’s happening, but I know enough to feel embarrassed.

From Literature