adjective
1. feeling or caused to feel uneasy and self-conscious (Freq. 1)
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felt abashed at the extravagant praise
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chagrined at the poor sales of his book
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was embarrassed by her child's tantrums
• Similar to: ↑discomposed
2. made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride
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too embarrassed to say hello to his drunken father on the street
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humiliated that his wife had to go out to work
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felt mortified by the comparison with her sister
• Syn: ↑humiliated, ↑mortified
• Similar to: ↑ashamed
Useful english dictionary. 2012.