Definitions

1. verb

to cause (someone) to feel ashamed or humiliated, typically because of their foolish or unseemly behavior.

“She was embarrassed by her son’s behavior at the party.”

2. noun

a state of shame or humiliation.

“He felt deep embarrassment after spilling coffee on his shirt.”

3. noun

a person who is shamefully foolish or incompetent.

“The project manager was an embarrassment to the company.”