Another Word for Embarrassed

Mild · A little, in the background

awkward

A clumsy social moment you would rather skip.

self-conscious

Suddenly aware of how you look or sound to others.

sheepish

Mildly embarrassed about a small mistake you own.

flustered

Thrown off and a little red after an unexpected moment.

uncomfortable

Uneasy in a situation that feels a bit too exposed.

bashful

Shy, sweet embarrassment, often from a compliment.

red-faced

Embarrassment that shows as a blush everyone can see.

Moderate · Clearly there, hard to ignore

abashed

Embarrassed and a little ashamed after being caught out.

chagrined

Annoyed at yourself for a mistake that embarrassed you.

ashamed

Embarrassment that has turned into judging yourself.

shamefaced

Your guilt or embarrassment shows on your face.

discomfited

Formal: unsettled and embarrassed by something unexpected.

exposed

Others saw something you would have kept private.

cringing

Informal: embarrassment so sharp you physically wince.

Intense · Strong, taking over

mortified

So embarrassed you want to disappear.

humiliated

Embarrassment from being made to look foolish by others.

disgraced

Your reputation took a real public hit.

degraded

Treated in a way that made you feel less than.

demeaned

Made to feel small or unimportant by someone's words.

wanting to vanish

Everyday phrase for embarrassment so strong you want to hide.

I was embarrassed when I tripped.

I was red-faced when I tripped on the stairs in front of everyone.

I'm embarrassed I forgot your name.

I'm sheepish that I forgot your name, again.

He was embarrassed by the photo.

He was mortified when the photo showed up in the group chat.

She embarrassed me in front of my boss.

She humiliated me in front of my boss.

I feel embarrassed about how I acted.

I feel chagrined about how I acted at dinner.