Embarrassed Synonyms

35 embarrassed synonyms include awkward, self-conscious, uneasy, uncomfortable, unsettled, sheepish, red-faced, blushing, shy, and shamed. Embarrassed is an adjective, and its antonyms are unabashed, confident, and proud. Here are some additional synonyms for "embarrassed" with example sentences.

Another word for Embarrassed

35 other ways to say embarrassed.

  • with egg on one's face  
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  • upset  
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  • unsettled  
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  • uneasy
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  • uncomfortable
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  • shy
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  • sheepish  
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  • shamefaced  
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  • shamed  
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  • self-conscious  
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  • red-faced  
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  • nonplussed  
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  • mortified  
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  • humiliated  
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  • humbled  
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  • horrified  
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  • flustered  
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  • distressed  
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  • dishonoured  
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  • discredited  
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  • discountenanced  
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  • disconcerted  
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  • discomposed  
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  • discomfited  
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  • demeaned  
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  • crushed  
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  • confused
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  • chastened  
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  • chagrined  
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  • blushing  
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  • awkward
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  • ashamed
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  • appalled  
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  • agitated
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  • abashed
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Use embarrassed in a Sentence

He was embarrassed by the attention.

I’m embarrassed to admit my failure.

She felt embarrassed by the mistake.

They looked embarrassed after the incident.