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    embarrassed

    US /ɪmˈbærəst/

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    UK /ɪmˈbærəst/

    A2
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo cause someone to feel ashamed
    I was so embarrassed by that person's remark
    adj.AdjectiveAshamed
    I was embarrassed when I forgot the words on the song
    v.t.Transitive VerbFeeling awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed.
    She felt embarrassed when she realized she had lipstick on her teeth.
    adj.AdjectiveShowing signs of embarrassment.
    He gave an embarrassed smile after tripping.
    adj.AdjectiveCausing or characterized by embarrassment.
    It was an embarrassed silence after the awkward comment.

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    • "Blushing", if you blush then you go all red because you are embarrassed. "He looked like

      "Blushing", if you blush then you go all red because you are embarrassed. "He looked like

    • "Blushing" - if you blush, then you go all red because you are embarrassed.

      "Blushing" - if you blush, then you go all red because you are embarrassed.

    B1

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    • Instead of seeming unconfident and nervous and embarrassed, you're taking ownership.

      Instead of seeming unconfident and nervous and embarrassed, you're taking ownership.

    • Instead of seeming unconfident and nervous and embarrassed

      Instead of seeming unconfident and nervous and embarrassed

    A2

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    • I had to deliver, otherwise I'd feel embarrassed.

      I had to deliver, otherwise I'd feel embarrassed.

    • I had to deliver, otherwise, I'd feel embarrassed.

      I had to deliver, otherwise, I'd feel embarrassed.

    A2

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    • Am I embarrassed?

      Am I embarrassed?

    • Am I embarrassed?

      Am I embarrassed?

    A2

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    • Embarrassed.

      Embarrassed.

    A2

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    • embarrassed when saying their own ‘foreign’ sounding names, even at schools with predominantly

      embarrassed when saying their own ‘foreign’ sounding names, even at schools with predominantly

    • embarrassed when saying their own ‘foreign’ sounding names, even at schools with predominantly

      embarrassed when saying their own ‘foreign’ sounding names, even at schools with predominantly

    B2

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    • Actually, growing up, I was a bit embarrassed to be working class.

      Actually, growing up, I was a bit embarrassed to be working class.

    • Actually, growing up, I was a bit embarrassed to be working class.

      Actually, growing up, I was a bit embarrassed to be working class.

    A2

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    • You almost subconsciously don't want people to hear what you're saying because they're embarrassed that, "Oh, maybe I will sound stupid.

      You almost subconsciously don't want people to hear what you're saying because they're embarrassed that, "Oh, maybe I will sound stupid.

    • to hear what you're saying because you're embarrassed that,

      to hear what you're saying because you're embarrassed that,

    A2

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    • Sony recognized the opportunity to create a uniform that would give the company a signature style, and a chance to foster camaraderie among workers who wouldn't have to feel embarrassed about not having any nice outfits to wear to work.

      Sony recognized the opportunity to create a uniform that would give the company a signature style, and a chance to foster camaraderie among workers who wouldn't have to feel embarrassed about not having any nice outfits to wear to work.

    • Sony recognized the opportunity to create a uniform that would give the company a signature style and a chance to foster camaraderie among workers, who wouldn't have to feel embarrassed about not having any nice outfits to wear to work.

      Sony recognized the opportunity to create a uniform that would give the company a signature style and a chance to foster camaraderie among workers, who wouldn't have to feel embarrassed about not having any nice outfits to wear to work.

    B1

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    • So, as much as this one is a positive one, this could be something that you're a little embarrassed.

      So, as much as this one is a positive one, this could be something that you're a little embarrassed.

    • So as much as this one is a positive one, this could be something that you're a little embarrassed.

      So as much as this one is a positive one, this could be something that you're a little embarrassed.

    A2