"embarrassed" in the verb sense
1. embarrass, abash
cause to be embarrassed cause to feel self-conscious
2. obstruct, blockade, block, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
"His brother blocked him at every turn"
"embarrassed" in the adjective sense
1. abashed, chagrined, embarrassed
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
"felt abashed at the extravagant praise"
"chagrined at the poor sales of his book"
"was embarrassed by her child's tantrums"
2. embarrassed, humiliated, mortified
made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride
"too embarrassed to say hello to his drunken father on the street"
"humiliated that his wife had to go out to work"
"felt mortified by the comparison with her sister"
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