slightly embarrassed

Frequency: 7.9102.4 per million words

To a small degree.

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Examples (10)

  • He felt slightly embarrassed when he couldn't remember her name.
  • She gave a slightly embarrassed smile after tripping on the step.
  • I was slightly embarrassed to admit I hadn't read the book.
  • The host looked slightly embarrassed when the guest speaker arrived late.
  • He became slightly embarrassed when everyone sang 'Happy Birthday' to him.
  • Her voice sounded slightly embarrassed as she corrected her own mistake.
  • We all felt slightly embarrassed by his overly personal questions.
  • It's normal to feel slightly embarrassed when trying something new in public.
  • With a slightly embarrassed cough, he changed the awkward topic.
  • She was slightly embarrassed about the mess in her apartment.