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embarrassed

[/ɪmˈbærəst/ or /ɛmˈbærəst/]
adjective
envergonhado
1. feeling awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed, typically due to social situations or personal circumstances
She felt embarrassed when she tripped in front of everyone.
Ela se sentiu envergonhada quando tropeçou na frente de todos.
2. having financial difficulties or lacking money
The company was financially embarrassed after the failed investment.
A empresa estava financeiramente envolvida em dificuldades após o investimento fracassado.
Synonyms
ashamedself-consciousmortifiedhumiliateddisconcertedabashed
Antonyms
confidentproudunashamedcomposed

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
envergonhado
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
envergonhado / constrangido
constrangido also used for awkwardness
São Paulo
envergonhado / sem jeito
sem jeito more colloquial for feeling awkward
Portugal
envergonhado / constrangido
constrangido is preferred for social awkwardness

Related Idioms & Phrases

embarrassed to death
face red with embarrassment
embarrassed stiff
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