embarrassed
Example Sentences
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Barnes said the figures were likely only the tip of the iceberg as many victims remained too embarrassed to come forward.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026
I plunked down at a gaming station and embarrassed myself playing “Mario Kart” over a lunch of Diet Coke and Ruffles Cheddar and Sour Cream chips.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
But Americans don’t want to see the home team embarrassed.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
One of its co-sponsors was embarrassed enough to remove his name from the proposal.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
I talked to Ronnie real quietly so nobody could hear us, and he wouldn’t get any more embarrassed.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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