Sentences

embarrass in a sentence

v. t.

Definition

To cause someone to feel self-conscious, awkward, or ashamed, often due to a mistake or socially uncomfortable situation.

Sample Sentences

  1. He felt embarrassed when he forgot his lines during the school play.
  2. It can be quite embarrassing to trip in front of a large crowd.
  3. She tried to embarrass her brother by sharing his childhood photos at the party.
  4. His awkward dance moves only served to embarrass him further.
  5. I didn’t mean to embarrass you; I was just trying to lighten the mood.
  6. She felt embarrassed when she tripped and fell in front of her classmates.
  7. It can be embarrassing to admit that you don’t know the answer in a group discussion.
  8. He tried to embarrass her with a joke, but she just laughed it off.
  9. The unexpected compliment left him feeling both flattered and slightly embarrassed.
  10. They were embarrassed to discover that they had been speaking loudly in a quiet café.

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