embarrassed
Example Sentences
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She must also have been embarrassed and possibly humiliated by her employer behaving like this behind her back.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026
“I was embarrassed to be an American,” he added.
From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026
Tourists and expats from even the hottest U.S. states are embarrassed to say they can’t handle the record-breaking temperatures.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
“J.F. feels embarrassed and ashamed, but she is also angry that Snap facilitated this by design, and angrier still that Snap continues to operate its platform in the same manner today,” the lawsuit said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026
I once told him he had some food on them, and he turned, embarrassed, and began a grooming session that took so long I fell asleep.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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