embarrassed

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Derived terms 1.2.2 Translations 1.3 Verb

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From embarrass + -ed. The adjective is an extension of the past participle.

[edit] Adjective

embarrassed (comparative more embarrassed, superlative most embarrassed)

1. Having a feeling of shameful discomfort.

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

[edit] Derived terms

• embarrassedly

[edit] Translations

[edit] Verb

embarrassed

1. Simple past tense and past participle of embarrass.