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Third Person
embarrasses
Present Participle
embarrassing
Past Tense
embarrassed
Past Participle
embarrassed
1
to make a person feel ashamed, uneasy, or nervous, especially in front of other people
transitive
- His clumsy fall embarrassed him in front of his colleagues.
- She was embarrassed when her phone rang loudly during the meeting.
- It's important not to intentionally embarrass others with teasing or mocking.
- Forgetting her lines on stage embarrassed the actress, but she recovered gracefully.
- Public speaking often embarrasses people, but with practice, it can become more comfortable.
Synonyms:
2
o create obstacles or difficulties that hinder the progress or accomplishment of something
transitive
- The strict rules embarrassed the team's efforts to adapt quickly to changing conditions.
- Financial constraints embarrassed the company's ability to expand into new markets.
- The outdated software embarrassed her productivity, causing frequent delays.
- Traffic restrictions embarrassed their ability to reach the event on time.
- The lack of resources embarrassed the researchers' progress in developing new solutions.