100 Best Synonyms for “Embarrassed”

100 Best Synonyms for

No. Item Definition
1. abashed Made uneasy by shame or embarrassment.
2. agitated Nervously upset or embarrassed.
3. anxious Worried, uneasy, or nervous.
4. apologetic Sorry and mildly embarrassed.
5. ashamed Feeling shame or self-conscious distress.
6. at a loss Unsure what to do or say.
7. awkward Socially uneasy or embarrassed.
8. awkwardly placed Put in an embarrassing situation.
9. bashful Shy and easily embarrassed.
10. bewildered Confused and uncomfortable.
11. blushing Reddening from embarrassment.
12. bothered Upset or made uneasy.
13. chagrined Distressed by failure or embarrassment.
14. compunctious Feeling guilt or regret.
15. confounded Confused and embarrassed.
16. conscience-stricken Troubled by guilt or shame.
17. contrite Sorry and ashamed for wrongdoing.
18. coy Shy or modestly embarrassed.
19. crestfallen Dejected after embarrassment or disappointment.
20. crimson Very red from embarrassment.
21. cringing Reacting with painful embarrassment.
22. diffident Lacking confidence; shyly embarrassed.
23. discomfited Made uneasy, confused, or embarrassed.
24. discomposed Disturbed and made uneasy.
25. disconcerted Unsettled and embarrassed.
26. dismayed Upset and embarrassed by events.
27. disoriented Confused and unsettled.
28. disquieted Made anxious or uneasy.
29. distressed Troubled, upset, or embarrassed.
30. disturbed Upset or unsettled.
31. edgy Nervous, tense, or uneasy.
32. exposed Made vulnerable to judgment.
33. faltering Unsteady from nervousness.
34. fidgety Restless from nerves or embarrassment.
35. flushed Red-faced from emotion or embarrassment.
36. flustered Nervously confused or embarrassed.
37. found out Discovered and embarrassed.
38. found wanting Shown to be inadequate.
39. guilt-ridden Overwhelmed by guilt or shame.
40. guilt-stricken Deeply affected by guilt.
41. guilty Feeling responsible and ashamed.
42. halting Hesitant because of nervousness.
43. hangdog Ashamed and guilty-looking.
44. hesitant Unsure and slow to act.
45. humbled Made modest or ashamed.
46. humiliated Made to feel foolish or degraded.
47. ill at ease Uncomfortable in a social situation.
48. implicated Shown to be involved.
49. in the spotlight Uncomfortably receiving attention.
50. inhibited Restrained by shyness or embarrassment.
51. insecure Lacking confidence; easily embarrassed.
52. jittery Nervous and uneasy.
53. lost for words Unable to speak from embarrassment.
54. mortified Extremely embarrassed or humiliated.
55. nervous Anxious, uneasy, or self-conscious.
56. nonplussed Confused and thrown off balance.
57. off guard Unprepared and thrown.
58. off-balance Unsettled or thrown.
59. on display Visibly exposed to attention.
60. on edge Nervous and tense.
61. out of countenance Made visibly embarrassed or disconcerted.
62. outed Publicly revealed, causing embarrassment.
63. penitent Sorry and ashamed for wrongdoing.
64. perturbed Worried, unsettled, or embarrassed.
65. put out Annoyed, upset, or embarrassed.
66. rattled Nervously shaken or embarrassed.
67. red-faced Blushing with embarrassment.
68. regretful Sorry about something done.
69. remorse-laden Filled with remorse.
70. remorse-stricken Overcome with remorse.
71. remorseful Sorry and ashamed about wrongdoing.
72. repentant Regretful and ashamed.
73. rueful Regretful and slightly embarrassed.
74. scarlet Red-faced with embarrassment.
75. self-conscious Uncomfortably aware of oneself.
76. shaken Emotionally upset or unsettled.
77. shame-stricken Overwhelmed by shame.
78. shamed Made to feel shame.
79. shamefaced Showing shame or embarrassment.
80. sheepish Mildly embarrassed and apologetic.
81. shy Nervous or timid around others.
82. sorry Feeling regret, shame, or sympathy.
83. squirming Visibly uncomfortable or embarrassed.
84. taken aback Surprised into embarrassment.
85. tense Nervous and unable to relax.
86. thrown Made confused or unsettled.
87. timorous Fearful, shy, or easily embarrassed.
88. tongue-tied Unable to speak from shyness.
89. trapped Unable to escape discomfort.
90. troubled Worried or uneasy.
91. uncomfortable Feeling uneasy or socially awkward.
92. uneasy Nervous, awkward, or embarrassed.
93. unnerved Made nervous or uncomfortable.
94. unsettled Nervous, uneasy, or disturbed.
95. unstrung Nervously upset or discomposed.
96. upset Distressed, troubled, or embarrassed.
97. vulnerable Open to hurt or judgment.
98. wincing Showing discomfort or embarrassment.
99. withdrawn Quietly avoiding social attention.
100. worked up Emotionally upset or nervous.