embarrassed
adjective as in strong fondness
Strongest matches
self-conscious, uncomfortable, shy, nervous, awkward, ungraceful
Example Sentences
Example:She was self-conscious about the way she was dressed for the job interview.
Definition:Aware of and slightly shy or embarrassed about how one appears to others or about one’s own actions.
Example:He was uncomfortable with the attention he was getting from the boss.
Definition:Feeling mild pain, worry, or trouble, especially as a result of circumstances, activities, or experiences one is not used to.
Example:She was shy and kept to the sidelines during the party.
Definition:Modest, quieter, or fearful of not having sufficient boldness or confidence in oneself or one's actions, especially when meeting new people or doing new things.
Example:He was nervous about giving the speech in front of the big crowd.
Definition:Afraid or anxious about what might happen, especially just before doing something difficult, or unsure about something one is supposed to know or do.
Example:She was awkward in the situation and didn't know what to say.
Definition:Uncomfortably embarrassed or timid in particular circumstances, especially when the reasons for feeling this way are not obvious and may be humorously or offensively strange, or unsure of one's actions or reactions.
Example:He was ungraceful in the dance and kept bumping into people.
Definition:Lacking the ability to move or behave with grace, especially in public or formal situations.
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