Synonyms: mortified, humiliated, embarrassed
Definition: made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride
Usage: 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
Similar words: ashamed
Definition: feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
Usage: are you ashamed for having lied?; felt ashamed of my torn coat
Synonyms: embarrassed, chagrined, abashed
Definition: feeling or caused to feel uneasy and self-conscious
Usage: felt abashed at the extravagant praise; chagrined at the poor sales of his book; was embarrassed by her child's tantrums
Similar words: discomposed
Definition: having your composure disturbed
Usage: looked about with a wandering and discomposed air