embarrassed — feeling ashamed, awkward, or uncomfortable about something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: feeling ashamed, awkward, or uncomfortable about something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈbærəst/
Korean meaning: 부끄럽거나 당황스러운, 창피한
Korean pronunciation: 임**배**러스트
Example Sentences
- I was so embarrassed when I called my teacher 'mom' in class.
- He looked embarrassed when his stomach growled loudly during the meeting.
- She was embarrassed by her parents' loud singing at the restaurant.
embarrassed
ADJECTIVE//ɪmˈbærəst//
feeling ashamed, awkward, or uncomfortable about something
A student looks embarrassed after spilling lunch in the crowded cafeteria
Once embarrassed and harassed, now he's surpassed them all!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
프랑스어 'embarrasser'에서 유래하여 원래는 '막다, 방해하다'라는 의미였다가 점차 '당황시키다'의 뜻으로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“I was so embarrassed when I called my teacher 'mom' in class.”
“He looked embarrassed when his stomach growled loudly during the meeting.”
“She was embarrassed by her parents' loud singing at the restaurant.”
“The politician appeared embarrassed by the unexpected question.”
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