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/
Korean meaning: 당황하게 하다, 창피하게 하다
Korean pronunciation: 임-배-러스 (강세: 배)
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
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Origin
17세기 프랑스어 'embarrasser'에서 온 단어로, 원래는 '장벽을 치다, 방해하다'라는 뜻이었습니다. 스페인어 'embarazar'(임신시키다)와도 관련이 있어, 마치 '움직임을 제한하다'는 의미에서 발전했습니다.
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“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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