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Embarrass about Meaning in English

expression

ɪmˈbɛɹəs/ /əˈbaʊt
im-BAIR-uhs uh-BOWT
ɛmbˈæɹəs/ /ɐbˈaʊt
em-BARR-uhs ub-OWT

التعريف

To feel uncomfortable, awkward, or ashamed because of something related to yourself or connected to a situation.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Commonly followed by what causes the feeling ("embarrass about my accent"). Usually informal. 'Embarrassed about' is the typical structure; 'embarrass about' is rare as a verb. Do not use it for very serious shame—use 'ashamed' instead. Often describes social or personal situations.

جمل نموذجية

She felt embarrassed about her mistake in class.

basic

I am embarrassed about my accent when I speak English.

basic

Many people are embarrassed about asking for help.

basic

He gets embarrassed about talking in front of large groups.

natural

Don’t be embarrassed about making mistakes while learning.

natural

I used to be embarrassed about letting people see my drawings, but not anymore.

natural