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embarrassed

ADJECTIVE
in social difficulties
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


ADJECTIVE
in financial difficulties
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“I am embarrassed and disappointed by my words,” Montgomery, based in Beaverton, Ore., continued in her post.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

I remember I was so embarrassed, but I didn’t understand it’s not the role of a story editor to be giving feedback to the cast between takes on a show.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

One of its co-sponsors was embarrassed enough to remove his name from the proposal.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

They feel embarrassed or ashamed about falling for a trick.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

And worst of all, she isn’t the slightest bit embarrassed about it.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan




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