Basic Details
Word: Embarrassed
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Feeling awkward or ashamed about something you did or said.
Synonyms: Ashamed, abashed, flustered
Antonyms: Proud, confident, unashamed
Idioms and Phrases
- Embarrassed by the spotlight: To feel self-conscious or awkward when others are looking at you. Example: "She was embarrassed by the spotlight when everyone sang happy birthday to her."
- Turn red as a beet: To become flushed or overly embarrassed, often turning red in the face. Example: "He turned red as a beet when he realised he had walked into the wrong classroom."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I felt embarrassed when I stumbled over my words during the presentation.
Example 2: She was embarrassed to discover that her fly was unzipped in front of her classmates.
Example 3: He felt embarrassed after tripping and falling in front of everyone at the school assembly.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the feeling of embarrassment is a universal emotion? People all around the world experience embarrassment, but the situations that cause it can vary from culture to culture!
Famous Quote
"It is better to be embarrassed by being honest than to be comfortable with lies." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "embarrassed" mean?
a) Feeling happy
b) Feeling awkward or ashamed
c) Feeling tired
d) Feeling excited
Answer: b) Feeling awkward or ashamed
2. Which of these is a synonym of "embarrassed"?
a) Ashamed
b) Joyful
c) Content
d) Unbothered
Answer: a) Ashamed
3. Which word is the opposite of "embarrassed"?
a) Ashamed
b) Unashamed
c) Shy
d) Nervous
Answer: b) Unashamed
4. Which sentence uses "embarrassed" correctly?
a) She waved to the crowd and felt embarrassed.
b) He was embarrassed when he won the lottery.
c) I felt embarrassed after forgetting my homework.
d) They were embarrassed when they received compliments.
Answer: c) I felt embarrassed after forgetting my homework.
5. Which idiom means to feel awkward in front of others?
a) Turn red as a beet
b) In the spotlight
c) Over the moon
d) A piece of cake
Answer: b) In the spotlight
