embarrassed

UK /ɪmˈbæɹ.əst/ US /ɪmˈbæɹ.əst/
adj 2

Definitions

adj

1

Having a feeling of shameful discomfort.

After returning from the pool, Aleshia felt significantly better, though she was still slightly embarrassed.

2

Impeded; obstructed; in an awkward situation.

[…] they could let their eyes hover tenderly on the far-off white cliffs that so often had signalled to the embarrassed English a promise of safety.

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