Meaning of the word "embarrassed"

embarrassed

embarrassed

Pronunciation: ɪm'bɛrʌst

made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride

[adjective]

Examples:

too embarrassed to say hello to his drunken father on the street

feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed

[adjective]

Examples:

was embarrassed by her child's tantrums