embarrassed

Words with a similar base: embarrassed

'embarrassed'

[embarrass.v.01] as in: cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious

'embarrassed'

[obstruct.v.01] as in: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

Examples:
His brother blocked him at every turn

'embarrassed'

[abashed.s.01] as in: feeling or caused to feel uneasy and self-conscious

Examples:
felt abashed at the extravagant praise
chagrined at the poor sales of his book
was embarrassed by her child's tantrums

'embarrassed'

[embarrassed.s.02] as in: made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride

Examples:
too embarrassed to say hello to his drunken father on the street
humiliated that his wife had to go out to work
felt mortified by the comparison with her sister

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