embarrassed
adjective
em·bar·rassed
im-ˈber-əst 
-ˈba-rəst
: feeling or showing a state of self-conscious confusion and distress
I've never been so embarrassed in my life.
was too embarrassed to ask for help
an embarrassed smile
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Her charm and humor carried her through, something that’s been a go-to coping mechanism when the southern spitter feels uncomfortable or embarrassed.
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Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 1 July 2024
Filipowski and Furphy showed up expecting the best day of their lives and left looking disappointed, confused and embarrassed.
—Ben Golliver, Washington Post, 27 June 2024
But Thelma, embarrassed and angry, is not taking it and sets off across L.A. on an electric scooter to track down the scammer and get her cash back.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 June 2024
Heartbroken and embarrassed, Molly rushes to her PJ (private jet) with her assistant Nicholas (Joel Kim Booster) — destination unknown.
—Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 12 June 2024
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Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 1 July 2024
Filipowski and Furphy showed up expecting the best day of their lives and left looking disappointed, confused and embarrassed.
—Ben Golliver, Washington Post, 27 June 2024
But Thelma, embarrassed and angry, is not taking it and sets off across L.A. on an electric scooter to track down the scammer and get her cash back.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 June 2024
Heartbroken and embarrassed, Molly rushes to her PJ (private jet) with her assistant Nicholas (Joel Kim Booster) — destination unknown.
—Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 12 June 2024
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“Embarrassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embarrassed. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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