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Embarrassed

/ɪˈmbɛrəst/
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(adj) Having a feeling of shameful discomfort.

The shy boy was utterly embarrassed in her presence.
The naive man was utterly embarrassed in her presence.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The politician was deeply ____ by the leaked recording of his private conversation.

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