embarrassed

• Décrit un sentiment de gêne, de honte ou de confusion.

Describes a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness.

1. Feeling self-conscious or ashamedA2formal

   Feeling uncomfortable, awkward, or ashamed because of something that happened or was said.

   Embarrassé – gêné

   • She felt embarrassed when she tripped on the stage.
   • He was too embarrassed to admit his mistake.
   • I was embarrassed by the loud noise I made in the library.

   Synonymesabashedashamedawkwardchagrinedhumiliatedmortifiedred-facedself-conscioussheepishuncomfortable

   Antonymescomposedconfidentproudunashamed

2. Financially constrainedB2formal

   In a difficult financial situation; short of money.

   gêné financièrement

   • The company was embarrassed by the sudden loss of funds.
   • He found himself embarrassed for cash after the unexpected expenses.
   • They were financially embarrassed after the market crash.

   Synonymesbrokehard upimpecuniouspennilesspoorshortskint

   Antonymesaffluentprosperoussolventwealthy

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire l'action de provoquer chez quelqu'un un sentiment de gêne, de confusion ou de honte, généralement dans une situation sociale.

A verb used to describe the act of causing someone to feel self-conscious, awkward, or ashamed, typically in a social situation.

1. Cause self-consciousnessB1formal

   To cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed in a social situation.

   mettre mal à l'aise

   • His loud comment embarrassed her in front of everyone.
   • She was embarrassed when she forgot his name.
   • The child's question embarrassed his parents.

   Synonymesabashchagrindiscomfitdisconcertflusterhumiliatemortifyshame

   Antonymescomfortreassuresoothe

2. Cause financial difficultyC1formal

   To cause someone to have financial problems or difficulties.

   Mettre dans l'embarras financier

   • The unexpected expenses embarrassed the company's finances.
   • His gambling habits embarrassed his family's wealth.
   • The failed investment embarrassed the entire fund.

   Synonymesburdenencumberhamperoverburdensaddlestraiten