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| ashamed |
not wanting to do something because of a fear of feeling shame or being embarrassed. [1/3 definitions] |
| awkward |
embarrassed or embarrassing. [1/3 definitions] |
| discomfort |
If you feel discomfort, you feel something close to pain or distress. You don't feel good in some way. Something hurts a bit or feels wrong. If you feel emotional discomfort, you might feel anxious, worried, ashamed, or embarrassed. |
| embarrassed |
If you have done something that you think is silly or stupid and other people know about it, you might feel embarrassed. If someone says or does something that makes other people laugh at you, you might feel embarrassed then too. When you are embarrassed, your face might get red or feel hot, or you might want to hide your face or run away. |
| for shame! |
you should feel embarrassed or guilty about your action. |
| sore |
causing or likely to cause a person to be embarrassed or annoyed. [1/5 definitions] |
| squirm |
to feel embarrassed or uncomfortable. [1/3 definitions] |
| uncomfortable |
If a chair makes you uncomfortable, it makes your body feel a little bad. Maybe the chair is too hard or it has a funny shape. It makes you want to sit in a different chair. If your clothes are too tight, you are probably uncomfortable too. Sometimes a thing that someone says or does can make you feel uncomfortable in a different way. It can make you feel just a little scared, strange, or embarrassed. |
| wither |
to cause to feel embarrassed. [1/3 definitions] |
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