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embarrassed

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/ɪmˈbærəst/ · em-bar-rassed

feeling or showing embarrassment; awkward or uncomfortable about something.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

feeling or showing embarrassment; awkward or uncomfortable about something.

ایسی حالت میں ہونا جس میں آدمی کو جھجھک محسوس ہو؛ کسی بات کی وجہ سے بے آرام یا بے چین ہونا۔

شرمندہ

sharminda

Synonyms

ashamedabasheddisconcertedشرمندیخجالتبےباک

Antonyms

confidentproudcomposedمطمئنفخرخوش

Common Collocations

  • embarrassed silence
  • feel embarrassed
  • embarrassed about

Example Sentences

She was embarrassed when she tripped in front of everyone.

وہ سب کے سامنے گرتے ہی شرمندہ ہو گئی۔

Woh sab ke samne girte hi sharminda ho gayi.

He felt embarrassed after realizing his mistake.

اسے اپنی غلطی کا احساس ہونے پر شرمندگی ہوئی۔

Usay apni ghalti ka ehsaas hone par sharminda hui.

Being embarrassed is a natural part of growing up.

شرمندہ ہونا جوان ہونے کا ایک قدرتی حصہ ہے۔

Sharminda hona jawan hone ka aik qudrati hissa hai.

Easily Confused With

ashamed:Ashamed refers specifically to feeling guilt about an action, whereas embarrassed is a broader feeling of self-consciousness.

Word Family

embarrassment
nounشرمندگی
embarrass
verbشرمندہ کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'emba' as a stumbling block that causes discomfort.

Imagine a person in a crowd suddenly becoming red-faced after a mistake.

📖 Etymology

Origin: French "embarrasser" — to hinder or obstruct

First known use: 18th century

The word entered English in the late 18th century, evolving from the French term, which related to obstruction or hinderance.