Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Feeling self-conscious or ashamed due to an unexpected or awkward situation.
Embarrassed
/ɪmˈbærəst/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
I read out in a somewhat embarrassed voice.
He seemed very embarrassed and shy.
John Dashwood was a little embarrassed when he heard this news.
Etymology:
The word embarrassed traces its roots to the French embarasser, which means to block or hinder. It later evolved in English to describe being in a position of discomfort or moral difficulty by the early 18th century.
Usage Statistics:
12 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
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Hint: Frequency according to COCA
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