embarrass — to cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈbærəs/
Example Sentences
- My mom embarrassed me by showing my baby photos to my girlfriend.
- He was embarrassed when his stomach growled loudly during the silent exam.
- Don't be embarrassed about making mistakes - that's how we learn.
embarrass
VERB[/ɪmˈbærəs/]
to cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed
to cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed
Though they harass and embarrass, determination will surpass!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from 17th-century French 'embarrasser', meaning 'to obstruct' or 'to hinder'. It is related to Spanish 'embarazar' (to make pregnant), both originating from a concept of restricting movement or creating obstacles.
Breakdown
em- (in, into) + barras (barrier, obstruction), literally meaning 'to put into barriers' or 'to block'.
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📝Examples
“My mom embarrassed me by showing my baby photos to my girlfriend.”
“He was embarrassed when his stomach growled loudly during the silent exam.”
“Don't be embarrassed about making mistakes - that's how we learn.”
“She embarrassed the whole company with her unprofessional behavior.”
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