| 单词 | embarrass |
| 例句 | There was an embarrassed shuffling in the ranks of the listeners. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z I’m embarrassed by how much my heart leaps. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z It was even more embarrassing than when my great-grandma in Kansas used a flashlight to get around in the movie theater. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z I decide to play dumb, mostly because I’m embarrassed. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z There are his bitten-down cuticles, and the way she once accidentally embarrassed him. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z All the other kids had stared and Nicole had been too embarrassed to do anything but stare straight ahead. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z He said it quietly, embarrassed even in front of himself. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Maybe even Mom and Dad are too embarrassed to be seen with me. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z Never in his entire life had Mike Winchell felt more embarrassed than he had his junior year. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Why was singing any more embarrassing than talking was? Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z He turned away embarrassed when he noticed that I had seen him. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z When Ms. Hussey read the piece of writing aloud at the end of the week, there was a shuffling and a looking-around for who seemed embarrassed or who looked too pleased. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z Ivy shook her head and looked away, embarrassed. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “It was so complicated. Perhaps if I had known more about the buildings, about what happened to them — ” She was embarrassed. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Our eyes meet and he looks embarrassed, like he’s revealed more than he meant to. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z It was, I have to admit, a little embarrassing. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z "Look, I'm sorry," I said, feeling somewhere between embarrassed and satisfied. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z Today, the photo no longer embarrasses me the way it did when I was a teenager. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z Under different circumstances I would’ve been embarrassed, but here in the dark I was glad to know where she was. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Either his lord father had a new respect for Tyrion's abilities, or he'd decided to rid himself of his embarrassing get for good. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Emma wasn’t embarrassed, but it felt really weird to walk out the school door with Ms. Morales. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z The question embarrassed and sobered me; it made me realize my parochialism and just how unprepared I was for the task of serving my people. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “I can see hollows,” I said, a little embarrassed. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z It embarrassed her, for in a cooler, quieter moment it appeared to her absurd that she should have taken his action so seriously, so dramatically. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z “You should be ashamed of yourself,” Eilonwy put in, shaking her finger at the King, who appeared most embarrassed at being found out. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z Her eyes were too heavy to read, she wouldn’t play the pianoforte for fear of another embarrassing encounter, and she most certainly wouldn’t amuse herself with fantasies of what the feast was like. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z So close to his face I should be embarrassed, but I’m not. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z The cream-at-the-top-of-the-milkpail face of someone who will never work for anything; someone who picks up things lying on other people’s dressers and is not embarrassed when found out. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z I take my lunch bag from him. “it's not you embarrassing me I’m worried about,” I tell him. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z I sat there for a while, embarrassed, wishing I were alone, but also terrified. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z Koffi was embarrassed to realize the thing she hadn’t recognized was happiness. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z He was making sure I absorbed this point, without embarrassing me by asking. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z But he had never encountered a girl like Pearl before, who wasn’t embarrassed to be smart, who didn’t quite fit into the orderly world of Shaker Heights, whether she knew it or not. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “You make a fool of yourself in a Catholic church, embarrass everybody at the reception, and come to the table to gloat about how wonderful you were?” Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z Victoria said again, and soon everyone was chanting, “Speech! Speech!” in that embarrassing way and staring at me. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z He’d felt himself hardening and was suddenly ashamed and embarrassed and deliriously happy all at the same time. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Old Chao and Theresa were stiff with each other, embarrassed in front of Helen. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z My sisters made fun of me—even more so when they saw how embarrassed it made me. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z “I’m not going to have a marriage of convenience with you if you’re always embarrassing me with the way you eat burritos,” Alex says, watching her chew. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Mr. van Daan went first, then Father, but Mother was too embarrassed. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Werfel’s neighbor called out to him, “On your way to embarrass yourself at court, you dismal little toad?” The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z Mr. Rice was furious, but we children figured that the mainland schools were too embarrassed to be beaten out by islanders and so made up a rule to save their faces. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Fighting with tears in their eyes and embarrassed for being babies who cry. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z She put them in her mouth and I blushed in the dark of the hallway, embarrassed even as I did so. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z I approached it incorrectly, my voice sounding raspy and full of air, and after a few words I halted, embarrassed. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Her mother was pregnant—a fact that had embarrassed Corinthians when first she learned of it. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z So of course I went weeping to the teacher, and I spent the majority of middle school trying to live down that one embarrassing event. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z I’m embarrassed to admit that I was pretty inconsolable at school, crying so hard until Dad left work to visit me in the nurse’s office to see how I was doing. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z “Because you have nothing to feel embarrassed about.” Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z She was like one of those embarrassing crazy people you hear about who take kids’ sports way too seriously. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z And now Jackson and Jillson, never the most delicate creatures to begin with, were equally determined to knock Kate about, having been embarrassed—not to mention bruised—by her bucket. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z “I think you feel bad now. I think you’re just embarrassed to admit you were wrong.” Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I felt embarrassed, being told insect morals by my baby sister. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z I avoided going downtown, going into any of the stores for fear my presence would embarrass people who had been my friends. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “Do you think he’s, like, embarrassed of me?” Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z That evening, I am too embarrassed by what happened to go to dinner, so I spend the time in the branches of an apple tree at the far end of the orchard, picking ripe apples. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z It embarrassed me to say this and I wished I hadn’t. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z The captain shrugs, like he’s embarrassed to mention the price. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z Emily’s dad put his hands on her mother’s hips and pretended to do an embarrassing conga that was mostly shrugging shoulders and the occasional kick. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z It was embarrassing, in so many ways, to imagine him reading my personal thoughts. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z “Well,” she said, her eyes flickering as if she was embarrassed by his sudden gloom. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z He was honored and a little embarrassed by the way we had teas- ingly praised him. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Money seemed to embarrass her, and though she was obviously quite well off, she preferred to pretend otherwise. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z Connor’s mom looked so embarrassed about the situation that I felt bad Connor hadn’t been able to give her some kind of warning about me coming over. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z He used to embarrass me in front of the other boys. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z And part of me felt embarrassed, I think, that my country hadn’t been strong enough to resist what had happened to it. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z Then he would look back down at his plate, embarrassed for staring. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z To faze is to disconcert or embarrass; it comes from a Middle English word, fesen, which meant “drive away” or “put to flight.” Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “Please sit down,” he finally said, certain he had embarrassed himself beyond repair. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z But does she ever get embarrassed wearing her armband? A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z There followed a rather long and embarrassing silence. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z That he had not been thinking of getting away embarrassed him. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z Old pencils, a couple of stories I’d written that were too embarrassing for anybody to read, a torn pair of shorts, a comb with most of its teeth missing. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “Did that boy hurt you? You know what I mean? Did he . She stop and look kind of embarrassed. “Did he touch you?” Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z I’m on the back foot already, embarrassed, ashamed. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z They felt the Nation would be embarrassed through my linking the Muslim image with him. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z “Shut up, Justin,” I say, a little embarrassed, as I push out of my friends’ embrace. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z “Okay I was, because, it is totally embarrassing. I go to pay for my lunch today and pull out these.” I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z My mom’s eyes got all wide and shiny when she heard that, and I felt sad and embarrassed for her having to be my mom. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z Mrs. Flowers had known that I would be embarrassed and that was even worse. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z She just embarrassed me in front of the whole class. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z If I’ve embarrassed myself in front of an actual nice man. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Instead, the three of us held hands with the number 16 pressed between Twig and me, and it wasn’t even weird or embarrassing. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “Right. So will you write me another letter? One that’s not so embarrassing?” Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z Leo could tell she was too embarrassed to say more. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He shook hands with us, smiling in his embarrassed way. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z Numbers five and six were male and did embarrassing things to legs, any legs—male or female—that happened to be onstage. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z I was so embarrassed that I burst into tears. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z He smiled, looking a little embarrassed for her. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Sometimes I’d feel embarrassed that I couldn’t give to a friend at my house what I freely accepted at his. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z “He said it was stirring. That’s a lot more than just happy. You have to pay attention. You really embarrass me. You—” The sight of some high school students distracted me. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z She was so embarrassed she didn’t venture outside for the rest of the day, and when Dad got home after work, he found the Warm Morning cold. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z She is always apologizing to white people, which makes me feel embarrassed. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z After I knew her better, I realized that she was probably feeling embarrassed that night. Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I swallow, embarrassed by the question, “... looked after by someone else?” The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z They were big and shy and embarrassed and very appreciative together of anything that happened. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z The original had the obvious questions, like what’s your middle name, your favorite color, most embarrassing moment. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z As Russ reports in at the scorer’s table, I become invisible—everyone is avoiding eye contact because they’re embarrassed for me. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z She looked both surprised and embarrassed as she pulled her robe closed and tightened the belt. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z I want to explain to my father that it would be completely embarrassing to be the only kid tagging along with her parents at back-to-school night. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z I always feel embarrassed when it’s my turn to read aloud to the class, and that’s the biggest reason I don’t like Sunday school. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z I was committing the sin of embarrassing her in front of a guest. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z When he noticed Koffi was watching them, he made himself stop, looking distinctly embarrassed. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z It’s the only green leafy thing on the street, which makes it kind of embarrassing. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z We were embarrassed by the earthy harmonies they sang, but since the visitors were awed we dared not laugh at the crude, high, plaintively animal sounds Jim Trueblood made as he led the quartet. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Then, when he was quite sure the man in black would not go to his maker embarrassed, Fezzik locked his arms tight around. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z What if my tears seemed to be nothing more than a child’s embarrassing reaction to his own failure? The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z It was too embarrassing to even look back, so I just kept on running till I got to the nurse's office. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z “It felt like it was going right into my brain,” she muttered with an embarrassed smile. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z It doesn’t matter if he’s just reading chemistry trivia off index cards or eating a hot dog or embarrassed because his parents are talking about his childhood or even now, looking tired and wearing glasses. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z I don’t exactly remember it, but all the embarrassing pictures on Mom’s phone was evidence enough. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z And even though I used to get embarrassed when Mom and Dad did stuff like that—I kind of missed it. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z She was inches from him, looking both embarrassed and unsure of what she should do. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z I feel so embarrassed that I’ve never even thought about any of this. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Seeing my precautions in the cool blue light of early morning, I was a little embarrassed. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “You don’t understand! These aren’t just any children. The Masks would fall all over themselves to get them. Besides”— Father looked embarrassed—“they’ve never been on a bus.” The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Levi greets Pi with a tummy rub and some embarrassing kissy noises. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z And then suddenly it seemed sort of embarrassing, because I was finally talking, but I couldn’t actually think of anything else to say. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z “No, not just embarrassed,” I say, serious, my voice still low. Black Brother, Black Brother 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z It soon became clear that the Soviets meant to use Powers as a pawn in a campaign to embarrass the United States. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z And not because of something embarrassing I did, like throwing up or spilling my food, but for something really cool instead. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z He had expected to feel it, but not that kind; to be embarrassed, yes, but not that way. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z But no, he was too embarrassed to go without his underwear. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Today she seems embarrassed when she sees me: “I probably shouldn’t have done this and you’re going to think it’s really silly ...” but she’s brought me a sandwich for lunch. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I cross my arms and look away, embarrassed of my tattered shift, of the dirt, the cuts, the damage. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z “Said it’s so bad that it was on the news. Liked to embarrass the hell out of me!” On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z “Get on the forebear before you embarrass yourself further.” Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z When asked about the incident they said it had happened, both of them giving embarrassed smiles as if they had been caught with their hands in the cookie jar. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z And Ruth, for one reason or another—maybe she was embarrassed how things had turned out with her possible, maybe she was enjoying the mystery—had remained completely closed on the subject. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z His stomach does some embarrassing acrobatics he plans to never tell anyone about, ever. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z It’s pretty embarrassing for Freckles and me, but it’s also pretty wonderful for me. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z But I can tell he’s just as embarrassed. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z I was embarrassed to realize that I hadn’t, and I didn’t want to admit it to him now. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z Big Ma might have been embarrassed—I wasn’t sure—and fled into the kitchen. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z What if they became like Bill and Fleur, and it became excruciatingly embarrassing to be in their presence, so that he was shut out for good? Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z She felt a little embarrassed, but it was generous, what Joon was offering to do, and she was frustrated. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z It must be embarrassing to sit in front when you find yourself dressed funny on the first day of school. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z He wore an embarrassed smile, “This has all worked out against us now.” I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z It was the most embarrassing thing, in retrospect. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z Flossie was a little embarrassed, though, so she told Nancy, “I can wait.” The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She was holding her coat lapels closed, too embarrassed to let her hostess hang it up lest , she see the lining. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z But judging by the way Needles acted when he spoke, and how Noodles slapped him around, I could see it being tough to, especially since it had to be pretty embarrassing. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z Juliet was the only person alive who laughed at him with embarrassing regularity. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z I looked down at my feet, embarrassed at all her praise. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z It occurs to me: Now that I might live, I have to be more careful about logging embarrassing moments. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z We could embarrass them, but overthrowing them as a result of the Defiance Campaign was impossible. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I guess she knew that I wouldn’t embarrass her in front of another person. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z His mother always cried poor, but she put a lot of thought and as much money as she could scrape together into making sure she wouldn’t be embarrassed by how her family looked. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z Out of the corner of my eye, I see Darius step aside to talk to someone else, and I’m both relieved and embarrassed. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z I was so embarrassed I told her that Chinese people were not allowed to shop there. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z I’m not sure whether I was more embarrassed by the sound of my own voice or the snorts of my schoolmates. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z He wanted him to walk ahead with us because it embarrassed him to have to walk so slowly. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z The woman turns a little red and looks embarrassed. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z If I’m going to die, I don’t want to spend the last few minutes being embarrassed in the biography aisle. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z “Well if he does watch the news, he should be embarrassed,” Juanita retorted through the ponytail holder clenched between her teeth. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z “I played on the eleven-to-thirteen-year-old team, and that was the smallest jersey they had,” I said, now embarrassed that Abuela had put that picture up in the restaurant. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z I'm thinking it's going to be a long night, and the slightly embarrassed look on Alicia's face tells me she agrees. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I nod, her kiss making me embarrassed but also weirdly happy. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z When the tears start to sting my eyes, I don’t turn away, embarrassed that my dad sees. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z The chaplain nodded to himself as though deciding the argument and lapsed into embarrassed silence. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z In the dark no one noticed him, and the chief was embarrassed to find him in the tank in the morning. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Some people might have been embarrassed at being caught in a lie of omission by a crude cop with a tattoo of a goat on his wrist, but it didn’t bother me. Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z But now that he’s assistant coach, she’s all by herself, and it’s much more noticeable and much more embarrassing. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z Then she looks at me, probably a little embarrassed. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z “It’s not something to be embarrassed about,” Jesper said, surprising himself a little. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z At first he had been embarrassed but die pilot had said nothing about it and Brian forgot it as they took off and began flying. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z I turned my face to conceal a slightly embarrassed blush at the compliment. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The entire thing was embarrassing and infuriating, but the worst part was Poppy, who was standing with her super-special and shiny coven, smiling and laughing. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z I racked my brain for interesting factoids about myself, but I could only think of embarrassing ones. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z As punishment, Mamita beat me with a eucalyptus stick, but later, when I told Matilde about it, teary and embarrassed, she held my hand and used that same soothing voice. l’ll help you, little sister. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I should be avoiding him entirely after my brainless and embarrassing babbling yesterday. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Some of them took off their helmets, rubbing their heads and looking down at their feet as if embarrassed to be witnesses to her tears. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z He lets his head hang low as if he's embarrassed. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The puppy’s stamina embarrasses him, as does her blatant interest in young men. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z To resume my parents’ story, I need to bring up a very embarrassing memory for a Greek American: Michael Dukakis on his tank. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z At least her crippled partner could not be the murderer, but it was embarrassing being paired with such a . . . no, she shouldn't feel that way. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z She was smiling in a pleased but embarrassed manner. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z “Somehow I didn’t think it would be appropriate. But—a Fflam is always obliging, so if you really care to hear me play...,” he added, looking both delighted and embarrassed. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z “You do realize every kid is embarrassed of their parents, right?” Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z He looked kind of embarrassed, and as he passed her on his way to get his tarp to put away in his car, he did a strange thing. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z “Don’t be embarrass you attach to your mother,” Jiichan said, chuckling. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Baba seems embarrassed as he touches the collar of the new black shalwar kameez his brother handed him. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z So, homecoming sucks and country music is just embarrassing, but I’m in love with the hay. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z I look at him all the time, but not always like that—I feel like he just caught me doing something embarrassing. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z “Just take care of this one before he embarrasses me all over Coalwood.” October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z She was afraid to talk—not just because she was embarrassed. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z I was deeply embarrassed and ashamed, even though I had done nothing wrong. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z "One last thing. With King Robert dead, it would be most embarrassing should his grieving widow suddenly grow great with child." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z But then our rug isn’t very nice, so maybe they aren’t embarrassed when they get mud all over it. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z The embarrassing truth is that I am just too exhausted to work, especially for eleven hours in a row. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z They say that Rachel will be self-conscious and embarrassed and it’s all my fault. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z She was the only one I could cry in front of and not be embarrassed. Tears of a Tiger 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z But then I feel embarrassed that “nice” feels like such a foreign concept. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z There’s something so embarrassing about that in a way I can’t even describe. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z “You know, Turner” she said quietly, “you may have embarrassed your father.” Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z When Bobby embarrassedly showed her his room, she couldn’t believe the way he lived. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z “Better watch out yourself,” I snapped, annoyed and embarrassed to be so yanked away from the stars. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z She looks embarrassed, tugging at the low front of her dress, trying without success to pull it up. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z But it is always embarrassing to be loved. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Any reluctance to answering personal or embarrassing questions always yielded to the lure of appearing on TV. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z We walked in silence — a furious, embarrassed silence on my part — to his car. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z She goes on: “How ironic that the person who taught me the importance of letting people know I appreciate them is embarrassed by my appreciation.” Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z Some white Peace Corps members who talked with me were openly embarrassed at the guilt of their race in America. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z She must have wanted to tell him the rules without calling him out to embarrass him. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z He and Cho were now too embarrassed to look at each other, let alone talk to each other; what if Ron and Hermione started going out together, then split up? Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Heat rises to my face, and suddenly I feel embarrassed. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “I had trouble parallel parking,” I said, feeling embarrassed. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z The effect was still far less embarrassing to me than pure nakedness. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z I should have cringed or felt embarrassed or angry at those two women, but at the time I just wanted to laugh. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z She looks around, hunches her shoulders like she’s embarrassed, and hurries away. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z Bernabe knew the valley, he understood the people, and in the end he liked his life here, maybe he even had an embarrassing love for it all. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He looked a little embarrassed now—all the Aberzombies did, actually, Dimple noticed—like they didn’t know what to do with someone who was so obviously at home with his uncoolness. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I’m embarrassed and yet really happy from all their praise. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z He was embarrassed and wouldn’t look me in the eye, but he was laughing, too. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z He paused and stared at the floor, nervous and embarrassed. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z Such public displays of affection can be embarrassing to a prepubescent girl like me who is not accustomed to being in the company of two married people who like each other. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z Bast gave an embarrassed smile as Chronicler picked up the glasses and moved back to the table. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I feel mostly relieved and a little embarrassed, because I feel like I made it into a bigger deal than it needed to be. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z The quiet but authoritative words caused an embarrassed shuffling from the Council Elders. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z I quickly shushed her and gave her the mother-look that said, “Do not embarrass me.” Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Newton was embarrassed by the infinitesimals in his equations, and he swept them under the rug. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z Aside from having to wear those embarrassing red-and-yellow uniforms with matching floppy hats, I loved the job. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z He looked reluctant and puzzled and a little bit embarrassed. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z She tried to pretend like she wasn’t embarrassed, but it was pretty hard since she had just eaten it in front of everyone. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z Fischer, with a weak smile, looked somewhat embarrassed, as if to say, “I really should have won this tournament, and I can’t blame the Russians this time. It was me...all alone.” Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z When the judge talked to me, and I cried, in front of everybody, I was kinda embarrassed, but I guess that was okay—I guess they understood. Tears of a Tiger 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I was so freaked out it didn’t even occur to me to be embarrassed. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z Seven turned around as Poppy caught up to her, cheeks bright pink like she was either out of breath or embarrassed. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z It was embarrassing to like someone who still didn’t know his times tables. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z I began to work my hands into the wood, almost embarrassed at the intimacy of what we were doing. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She found it so embarrassing that she burned large parts of it. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z I was embarrassed to be so broken in front of all these new Indians. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z I realized, a little embarrassed, that I’d never actually hugged my dad before. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Then it dawned on her: of course, Frank was embarrassed. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z We play Madden while we talk, which means I can focus on running up the score on his raggedy Eagles squad and not on being embarrassed about answering questions. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z And I was embarrassed because I was positive he could feel my heart hammering in my chest. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Mrs. Kay, embarrassed by my outburst, looks down, pulling her ear. Black Brother, Black Brother 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Phil rarely got upset—and ten minutes should not have been a big deal—but he had been embarrassed in front of Gay’s father. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Confused and embarrassed, the woman reluctantly invited Anthony in for tea, and while she prepared it, “Aunt Susan” so charmed her family that she remained there for six weeks. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z I hadn’t had a chance to talk with him yet, but sometimes I would see him drift off into his own daydreams and be embarrassed when we caught him at it. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z He’s sort of talking without looking at me, the way folks do when they don’t want to embarrass you. Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z She'd let Pong go again, and had come here and embarrassed herself, all for nothing. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z “I like them baggy,” I said, embarrassed, and pulled them up. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z “I will live a thousand lifetimes and it will still be the most embarrassing thing that’s ever happened to me.” The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z Any other time I would have been too embarrassed to tell him the truth, but I was so sick of lying that I had an urge to come clean, on this small matter at least. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z I ask, because I want to remind us both that answering embarrassing questions is the least of what he deserves. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z He is deeply moved by this, you can tell, it’s embarrassing. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “Yeah, I suppose that would be embarrassing—having your mommy walk you in on your first day.” Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Big Ma seemed mad, embarrassed, and tickled all at once. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z The tragedy of lameness seems so unfair to children that they are embarrassed in its presence. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z It was only later that I realized her face was not always a bright red, but was only that way when she was angry or perhaps embarrassed. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z “I thought I saw the guy that had broken through. I screamed and dove for the ground. It was pretty embarrassing.” Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’ve seen it before. You just remember us, okay? We meet in the outside world, it just ruins it. You’ll be embarrassed of me and I...” It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z He nodded and got excited in that embarrassing way parents get when they try to Be Involved in Their Kids’ Lives and also possibly try to Distract Them from Their MIA Mother. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z But Evan didn't want her, because he thought she was a baby and she was going to embarrass him in Mrs. Overton's class. The Lemonade War 2007-04-23T00:00:00Z He knew this was some real embarrassing stuff so he closed the bathroom door and sat on the tub and waited for me to stop, but I couldn’t. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z He gives his name but the headmistress forgets it almost instantly and is too embarrassed to ask him to repeat it. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I was so embarrassed it seemed like my legs couldn’t carry me. Facing the Lion 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z No matter how many times you have to admit this, it’s always embarrassing, it always makes you cringe. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z “Augustus Waters, noted charismatist, is embarrassed to sit next to a girl with an oxygen tank.” The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z While they tucked into porridge and eggs and bacon, Harry and Ron told Hermione about their embarrassing conversation with Hagrid the previous evening. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z The guests had all left slowly, saying little, their faces shadowed with guilt, as if embarrassed that they had allowed the air raid to ruin the wedding. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z It’s hard to tell if she’s happy to see me or embarrassed, or a combination. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z It’s also embarrassing to be around someone whose entire mouth has turned blue. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z “I’m embarrassed that people will think we went to see such bad movies.” The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Howard was deeply embarrassed, but did not regret what he’d done. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z When they finished their noodles, the young man said his family’s apartment was just around the corner, but that he was embarrassed to greet his parents wearing threadbare clothes. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z "I wasn't trying to embarrass you," I said, feeling totally ridiculous. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z Now she felt embarrassed, having to tell him. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He was embarrassed for Mentor, that he must make such a confession of his own idiocy. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z On accepting a job in the Rad Lab in 1941, however, he promised Lawrence not to embarrass the lab with labor activism or other causes. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Fang was always sort of embarrassed, but pleased, by the gifts from my mom. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z “What’s embarrassing about that? I have an Egyptian friend who might know his family.” Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z I could tell it made David happy to see them like that, even though it embarrassed him because it was kind of goofy. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z It was a little embarrassing, since Rabiya and Soojin were the only ones who ever said stuff like that to me before. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z On the way downcourt Nick gives me this funny look like he was embarrassed that the Regis center had thrown away his stuff. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z I grab a fluffy pink pillow and cover my head—I’m still embarrassed remembering everyone laughing at me about the straws. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z I am now deeply embarrassed, because I don’t know. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Knowing we were always being watched by an unseen audience made an embarrassing situation even more awkward. Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z When she arrived at the door, Baachan seemed embarrassed, then said, “Well, I very sorry. You eat now? Not hurt your feelings?” A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z “If you don’t mind sharing a roof with the most embarrassing dad of all times, maybe you could come over this weekend,” she says. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z I started to say but got too embarrassed to finish. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z And all I feel is embarrassed right now. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z To Clayton, Beat Box seemed a little embarrassed, like he had been caught wanting something he couldn’t have. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z When they got down to where the sidewalk started, some of them stopped and decided to turn back, too embarrassed to enter the white part of town whooping like banshees. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z She let her go out with her girl friends as always, she helped her get dressed for the Saturday parties, and she never asked an embarrassing question that might arouse her. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z And me ... as much as I liked the big guy, I couldn’t help feeling embarrassed. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z It's embarrassing enough that he saw me sobbing. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z As a friend of Linde’s, I was rather embarrassed, however, when I was later sent his paper by a scientific journal and asked whether it was suitable for publication. A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z “If at any time what I’m saying makes it awkward or embarrassing for you, just turn around and leave,” said Ehrlichman. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z A bit embarrassed, I told him what I was doing. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z I'm embarrassed to share my super-high SAT scores, but I'm curious to find out his, so I do. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Father was cheerfully at ease in the whiteman clothes, while Mother seemed embarrassed. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “I thought meeting you would help him, if he would see that his work has shaped real lives, but... I’m very sorry. It is very, very embarrassing.” The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z I was really embarrassed by the whole thing. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z But he didn’t dress right, so I was embarrassed by him. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z This time round it wasn’t awkward or embarrassing any more; just sombre and serious. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z I embarrassed him in front of his friends, and I meant to. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z Petra, embarrassed by her accidental rhyme, looked sideways at Calder to see if he had noticed. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z Once I invited Danny to come home and eat with us, but he refused the invitation with a lame excuse, looking a little embarrassed. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z He fell to all fours and, tossing his head, broke off from her gaze as though embarrassed. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z She spoke very loudly, and I was a little confused and embarrassed. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z I moved the fabric back in place, not because I didn’t want him to stare at me like that, but because I did and it embarrassed me. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z Perhaps she’s embarrassed about sliding down the stair rail and blames me for encouraging her. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z I fretted about them, but I was embarrassed by them, too, and ashamed of myself for wearing pearls and living on Park Avenue while my parents were busy keeping warm and finding something to eat. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z His behavior then was truly embarrassing, and I actually kissed him on the top of his head in benediction when he had finished. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z They would ask me again and I couldn’t risk being embarrassed in front of the entire congregation. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I was congratulated by so many people that it was almost embarrassing. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z For a long while he was quiet, looking away, and the silence kept stretching out until it was almost embarrassing. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Mama looked embarrassed and upset as she said over and over, “I don’t know. I just don’t know what’s wrong with Mr. Tweedy.” Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z His cheeks were tinted vaguely pink, as were the tips of his hairy ears, like he was embarrassed by this show of caring. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z His breasts used to embarrass me when he walked around in his undershirt. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s too embarrassing now. I show too plainly. I won't go before any one and be married in this state.” A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z He looked right at the camera and smiled, like he was all embarrassed. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z He continued, "So I know what it's like to be embarrassed in front of your teammates. Trust me, tomorrow nobody will even remember." Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z It was too embarrassing—barber’s sons, if they hustled, maybe got to be IBM salesmen, but writers? The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z My dad made a funny embarrassed face like, “Excuse me, princess,” and I laughed. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z She made him feel embarrassed and ungrateful and weak because she had gone to so much trouble to give him life, and to keep that life going, and Billy didn’t really like life at all. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Whenever he worked the room like this, Park got embarrassed for him. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z It’s embarrassing to keep a public display of affection for...Edward, but I can never bring myself to get rid of it. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z Sometimes the only way to teach people was to embarrass them, wake them up, make them see the error of their ways. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Grandpop bit down on his bottom lip, like he was embarrassed. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Her nose was starting to run and she felt disgusting and snotty—and embarrassed for feeling disgusting and snotty. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Pretending in words was too tentative, too vulnerable, too embarrassing to let anyone know. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Baba spoke in a low voice, the one he took on whenever I embarrassed him in public. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z When I’m embarrassed or nervous, I just go hot, but at least I can hide my feelings. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z The breeze looks away—almost embarrassed at having watched—and I’m left there, standing. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z When an embarrassed police department and Bull Connor, Birmingham’s commissioner of public safety, saw that they were losing the battle to youngsters, things started getting nasty. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z He was completely naked except for the hat on his head, and the other passengers onboard the ship were looking at him, directing curious and embarrassed glances his way. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 2006-03-30T00:00:00Z He realized he was doing the Morse code for I love you, the way he used to do with his mom, which would have been pretty embarrassing if his friends understood Morse code. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Now, in the courtroom, with sweat on his temples, Ishmael felt embarrassed to be sitting among the reporters and decided that after the morning’s recess he would find a more anonymous seat in the gallery. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z His tirade seemed to have left him spent and slightly embarrassed. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She shushed me, like she was embarrassed even though there wasn’t anybody around. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z “And I’m so very sorry about what happened Sunday. I hurt you. I embarrassed you. And I probably scared you to death.” Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z But he rips his pants in the crotch, which isn't just super- embarrassing for him but makes Quang-ha start to laugh. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z I remember feeling so embarrassed of my pop, man. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z And then the Doctorita says how silly he’s being and then he yells at her and she says he’s embarrassing her and they argue some more. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z ATTN: will be wearing a burgundy velvet suit tonight, please do not attempt to steal my shine, you will fail and i will be embarrassed for you. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z He seems almost embarrassed to be asking me the question. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z If he appeared just a little sad or embarrassed, I could feel sorry for him and wouldn’t be able to laugh. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z He was embarrassed, and then I realized it wasn’t his fault, and I was being lousy toward him. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z Mother had raised her voice a little, and Mr. Potato Head looked embarrassed. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z I looked down and was so flat-out embarrassed that I was grateful when a colored man who had big, blacksmith arms was patient ’nough to take careful aim with his punch and knock me cold! The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z He accepted the laughter and derision of his students with an embarrassed charm and a touchingly astonished grace. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s embarrassing that we all just walk through life blindly accepting that scrambled eggs are fundamentally associated with mornings.” The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z Almost at once it became embarrassing to sit there in silence; besides, it was too cold to keep still. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z Her mother had been a litde embarrassed, and perhaps annoyed, when the next meal deliveries included special weight-loss meals designated for her. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z To tell you the truth, it was sort of embarrassing, in a way, to be talking about Romeo and Juliet with her. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z I am Todd Hewitt, I think, closing my eyes and chewing, embarrassed for my Noise now, now that I know she can hear it, now that I know she can think about it. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z “Kind of a secret,” he said, looking embarrassed. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z I grabbed myself with both hands and pulled my tank top down to cover the embarrassing bulge inside my flimsy shorts. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z I spent a few minutes considering, as I paced the length of my bedroom floor, how embarrassing that incident had been. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Their noisy presences, of two different kinds, embarrassed us in this field of earnest, quiet work. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z His quiet, probing questions kept me talking freely, forgetting, in the dim light of the storm, to be embarrassed for monopolizing the conversation. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “Jason asked me to the community center dance. When I said no, he asked if I was embarrassed about him.” Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z All the same, his coming up like that asking for a private talk was pretty embarrassing and threw me off balance. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z The dead woman was nobody I knew personally, and this would free my audience from having to feel awkward or embarrassed for having broached the subject in the first place. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z Although I know that he does not intend to embarrass me, I am forced to think about this book I have been writing. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z It embarrasses me to think that skin color should have anything to do with supposed beauty, but that is the culture. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z “Anyway,” I said, “you better not embarrass me here.” From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z Said the first, “A man should never be embarrassed in the midst of pilfering.” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z At the sound of my voice, she looked vaguely embarrassed. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z He actually announced this during class—“Natalie, can I speak to you for a moment?”—which not only was embarrassing but also meant there was no way to escape. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z But Holly pulled her feet back like she was embarrassed by her sneakers. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z He found that people had a fear of being embarrassed or humiliated, of being singled out for special attention. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Looking at it made me wince, but JoJo was done being embarrassed by it. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z I groan because how embarrassing, but Mom says, “Actually, we did.” A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z We lived in constant terror of letting slip some personal or embarrassing detail. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z That didn’t stop Big Ma from being embarrassed. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z Him and my stepmom are just embarrassed to be seen in public with me in my normal clothes. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Kira had stood silently, embarrassed but proud, as the guardian examined the threading she had done. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I felt warm but I refused to sink my face down, embarrassed like I would have been back when I was eleven. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z “I’m not as good as you,” said Harry, very embarrassed, as she let go of him. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z I was relieved and a little embarrassed at getting into such a flurry. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z His eyes are angry and embarrassed at the same time. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Their faces were the way women’s faces are when they’ve been talking about you behind your back and they think you’ve heard: embarrassed, but also a little defiant, as if it were their right. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z Their job was to ask questions, to give the Hot Seat its heat: ticklish questions, embarrassing questions, nosy questions. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z He wasn’t paying attention to her embarrassed explanation about the bathroom. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He seemed embarrassed, too, as if he had just revealed a fondness for a very uncool TV show. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Edna was a trifle embarrassed at being thus signaled out for the imperious little woman’s favor. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z We mitigate when were being polite, or when we re ashamed or embarrassed, or when we’re being deferential to authority. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z He continued to laugh, but when Ivan didn’t join in and instead looked confused and embarrassed, Ilya’s own laughter trailed off. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z “Did I...Did I say anything...you know, embarrassing?” Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Lovey stood there obviously embarrassed as people walked by watching me act ridiculous. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z He was angry and embarrassed, but above all things, he was uneasy. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z “You were always really tall,” I said, and then was embarrassed about having said it. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z He didn’t want to beat them that bad, embarrass them like that.” Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z The girl flushed, embarrassed even at this commonplace courtesy. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z She spent a year there, during which she engaged in a letter-writing campaign to the Chicago Tribune newspaper that so embarrassed Robert, he had her released. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z He went out of the room calling "Ewing!" and returned in a few minutes accompanied by an embarrassed, slightly worn young man with shell-rimmed glasses and scanty blonde hair. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z He came halfway to his feet as if he would bolt from the room, then gave an embarrassed frown and forced himself back down into his chair. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Also, I knew I’d be embarrassed if she was sweaty and lintheaded from the factory or if, Lord forbid, I saw her coming out of a privy. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z I super didn’t want that one, but things were awkward and uncertain right now and I was feeling even more “puddle of embarrassed goo” than usual. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I was embarrassed to ride in the front seat of the car with a white man, especially on our way to his home. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z But then Hazel had to go and embarrass Tyler in front of the whole class. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z “Well too bad. I like French fries. Have you ever considered that you’re embarrassed of yourself?” Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z “It’s super embarrassing, though, you know. Someone wiping your face with a cloth. Please,” Aileen continued. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Finally she stops and puts a hand over her heart and breathes deeply as an embarrassing silence covers the room. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z My sister was very embarrassed, but not as embarrassed as the girl. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z Our astonishment was short-lived, for it gave way to a curious kind of defensive shame; we were embarrassed for Pecola, hurt for her, and finally we just felt sorry for her. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z No need to be ashamed or embarrassed since suicide isn’t involved. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z And I could feel her getting a little embarrassed again too when her father and mother began talking about her. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Then I felt the smile start to creep over my face, stretching my lips and cheeks, an embarrassed and amused smile. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z It’s embarrassing to be watched while I walk back and forth. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z I was so embarrassed and angry that I couldn’t stop scowling when I finally exited the gate with the other pikins. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z The question must have embarrassed him, because I’ve never seen him so red before. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Like she hadn’t embarrassed Dimple enough in front of Rishi already. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He had counted on the silence of a child, confused and embarrassed by the actions of a trusted adult. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z My heart did something weird and I stood up too fast, feeling suddenly stupid and embarrassed. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Even though they led by a goal, they knew they were being embarrassed by the younger team. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z Telling him, she was no longer embarrassed, but proud, and she wanted him to be proud, too. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well,” he sat up, leaned his elbows on his knees and looked at the ground, as if he were embarrassed. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z “Because I wrote an embarrassing letter to you.” Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z “I’m not sure if she meant to, because she seemed embarrassed about it afterward, but a few weeks ago, Jupiter let it slip that you guys hang out most nights.” Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z In adulthood I am embarrassed by childhood fears. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z For some reason that he didn’t understand, he felt slightly embarrassed. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z I look down, embarrassed, and when I look back up I see that he’s rising to his feet. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z I asked, knowing it wasn’t punk to worry about Principal Rivera’s reaction, and feeling embarrassed. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z “Oh, I was just trying to see what kind of cake you are,” Cady replied, offering an embarrassed little grin before taking a small nibble of cinnamon cake herself. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z “I know but it’s hard enough to make new friends without worrying he’ll do something embarrassing. I just want it to be nice today, a fun cookout with nothing going wrong.” Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’m coming in now, fairy girl, so if you’re doing anything embarrassing, please stop.” Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z Fadi knew his father had to be furious, and embarrassed in front of the others. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z Some nomadic kids were really embarrassed to say where they were from, but I was proud. Facing the Lion 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z She wanted to feel righteous and strong instead of embarrassed and betrayed. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z He sat down in the chair that had been brought for Rinaldi and looked out of the window embarrassedly. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z The other policeman is red in the face, and I can’t tell if he’s embarrassed for his friend or trying not to laugh. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Park was a dignified man in his midforties, but the linguistic fussiness annoyed and embarrassed Shin. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z I’m half rooting for him to be too embarrassed to stick around to face my father after that. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z She was pleased rather than embarrassed and her fingers lightly brushed the fabric where it ballooned out across her narrow hips. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Mark flicked an embarrassed, almost nervous glance at his friend. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Part of me was acting on tradition; part of me was worried about embarrassing myself and eating the wrong way—and part of me was thinking, I hope they ask me just one more time. Facing the Lion 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z “Good for you,” she said into my ear, embarrassing the heck out of me because I was surrounded by kids who overheard everything she said. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z “Were you embarrassed when I was selected for Birthmother?” she asked them. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I sometimes heard her giggling through the hallway and, I gotta be honest, it was kind of embarrassing. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z In the middle of the conversation I leave his room because I’m embarrassed he's going to find out what my mom is talking about. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z I wanted to knock on his door and tell him, “I am different,” but I was too embarrassed so I walked the dinosaurs back home. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’m so glad. I’m sorry, Jacob. I didn’t mean to embarrass you. I was just worried.” Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z “Oh, my, yes. Heaven forbid you be embarrassed! Why, the next thing you know, the men would stop shoveling coal for you!” October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z “Please...” sighs Guarino, as if embarrassed at the sight of money. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z Once when she was excited and caught her shirt-tail in the electric fan he acted in such a kindly way that she was not embarrassed at all. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z I’m not embarrassed to admit I think Shoji is a lot cooler than I am, even if he is younger than me. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z “It might be embarrassing, but it’s for the scepter.” The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z She was probably embarrassed about it and so the whole thing had shrunk in her memory. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z An awkward pause stretched into an embarrassing silence. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z The Blue Fairy Godmother was embarrassed, and angry, too. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z “It wasn’t me who gave up!” he said a little too loudly, then looked down, embarrassed and swirled the beer in his glass. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z “I stay here,” she said, embarrassed by her need, by her inability to put it into words he could understand, that she could. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z She don’t care if she done embarrassed me again. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z "It doesn't matter. I shouldn't be here, I'm going to embarrass you. I'm going home." Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z “I want to tell you a story,” she said, “but I’m a little embarrassed about it.” The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z And then, as though embarrassed at having revealed such a secret part of herself, she quickly pushed open the gate and walked up the path. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z At first they were still a little suspicious and embarrassed, but when it became clear that he wasn’t going to tease they became more enthusiastic. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z “Because I agreed with you. But my father is...I knew he’d be embarrassed if I—” Connor paused, sniffing the air. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z Then, old womanish, as if he were, though still spiteful, slightly embarrassed, he got back up onto his treasure pile, stretched out his wings, and settled. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z This guy I had sworn never to talk to after he had embarrassed me in class, but my politeness-training ran on automatic. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Whenever they laughed at me I would feel embarrassed and would cry. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z I was just as embarrassed to see these chains as I was to see that she didn’t have no clothes on. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z The only generic hospital garb sitting around are those embarrassing gowns that they put the patients in. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z It would be too embarrassing to come all the way from Puerto Rico so she could be somebody’s maid. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z But if Ruth was sometimes embarrassed, catching my eye in the middle of some story or other, she seemed confident I wouldn’t give her away. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z She felt embarrassed and awkward, like she’d accidentally stepped on someone’s foot. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z I don’t get the Tylenol down on the first try, and I’m embarrassed by the chalky gag that results. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z He was often embarrassed to bring his friends around the house, because he didn't have a "typical" mom. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z “I heard you guys are so polluted you’re embarrassed to show your faces. Is that true?” The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z I didn't know what the hell to say- -I mean I was embarrassed as hell. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z It would have been too embarrassing to turn around, so I drove slowly across the bridge and was relieved when we had made it to the other side. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z “I’m so embarrassed I could die!” she howls. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Mom tries to laugh and shrug it off, but I can tell she's embarrassed. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z And I quickly wiped it away, pretending I’d be embarrassed if the other guys had seen I was crying. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z “Yeah, that one,” he said, and snapped his fingers because he was embarrassed about his pronunciation and didn’t want to repeat the name. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z “He called on me to solve a problem on the board. I didn’t know the answer, but he kept insisting. It was so embarrassing.” I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z I felt embarrassed and stupid as I backed away through all the dressed-up dancers. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z It was so pointed that I felt embarrassed for Miss Love’s sake—but pleased for Mama’s. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Many students began to feel embarrassed by their parents, who didn’t understand English and still lived by the old ways. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z “My sister needs a clean diaper,” said Gregor, somehow feeling embarrassed. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Volpe always had a knack for imparting life lessons without being gross or embarrassing about it. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z In an instant, my insides swell, and I can’t do anything but stand there returning his stare, and even though I should be embarrassed—I am embarrassed—I can’t look away either. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z No one who looked as sad and embarrassed as June had could have left that note in Ivy’s locker. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z But she doesn’t flinch, she isn’t embarrassed or apologetic. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z It is embarrassing when girls see him peddle fruit cups or when they hear someone call him “the tamale man.” Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z Ken and Toby came first, looking slightly embarrassed to be visiting where a girl lived. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z He knew he needed to get home before his mom showed up and embarrassed him in front of all his friends. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Slowly, almost embarrassed, he raises his own hand. Twelve Angry Men 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z I remember saying this to him once—how embarrassing he was—and cringe at the former me. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z I nodded extra and showed a lot of interest because I think he was a little embarrassed when I said that thing about the screaming toad and I felt bad. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z When Hamlet came upon me, I was weeping, and this embarrassed me more than his head on my lap. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z When he had straightened up and turned toward his guest again, he found him standing, embarrassed, halfway between the bed and the door. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z “Of course, we always felt embarrassed if our grandfather were mentioned, just as we did if God were spoken of.” Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Now that I was thirteen, it took less than this to embarrass me. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Her drawings didn’t embarrass her; they confused her. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Then he looked embarrassed and he put one finger to his lips again, as if he had just said too much. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z “That was the most embarrassing, shameful display I’ve ever seen from a pro player. You tried to throw that game on purpose.” Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “I got bored, so wandered off and got a bunch of embarrassing things and put them in strangers’ carts when they weren’t looking.” I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z I tried to figure out how to apologize for getting embarrassed about him before the quest, for telling everyone he wasn’t my real brother. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z The hummingbird had dived at him and spooked him until he’d trotted back to the front porch, looking very embarrassed. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z I’m embarrassed—no, angry at myself—for not approaching them earlier, wrongly assuming they might be unwilling to stand up to the Director. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z “I feel like you're embarrassed by me,” she says, her eyes beginning to pool once more. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z If we were keen to avoid certain topics, it was probably more because it embarrassed us. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z This hardly means that discrimination itself has ended—only that people are embarrassed to show it. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z They had been talking over him as though he did not exist, and now, suddenly, they both hesitated and looked at Gitano and were embarrassed. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z Some people refused to believe Stephanie and Erin were into each other and claimed that someone who wanted to embarrass Erin must have posted the picture. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z Because they were embarrassed to try and be articulate. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z The kid looks embarrassed, and says, ‘Yes, I do.’Then he looks over at me and asks to be excused. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Had I known it was Tyler at the time, had I snuck under the blinds and looked up to see his face, I would’ve run outside and embarrassed the hell out of him. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z The two youngsters didn’t know where to put themselves, and nor did Julius, at this embarrassing mishap. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z I just sit there like a fool, making small talk and boring observations about stray animals, hoping I don’t embarrass myself with my limited Spanish vocabulary. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z I’m embarrassed and miserable and I wish I didn’t disappoint them so much. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Sandi's father looked down at his plate, grateful, but also embarrassed to be in such straits and to be so beholden. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Chestnutt looked embarrassed, but she stood on her hind paws and held up a note. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z I wonder if he feels as embarrassed about what happened last night as I do. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z They could hardly keep their hands off each other, which made a lot of people smile, but to tell you the truth, I found it a little embarrassing, and I wondered if Branwell would, too. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Then—this was starting to get embarrassing—a sergeant responding to the incident failed to secure a gate and had liquid of an unknown nature thrown in his face. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “Their hands are full, too,” I answered, trying to look a little embarrassed. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z And upon Elizabeth’s seeming really, with vexed and embarrassed looks, about to escape, she added: “Lizzy, I insist upon your staying and hearing Mr. Collins.” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z “It’s rent for two years, Brother,” she said, with an embarrassed casualness, and then made a joke about the hole in his singlet. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z “No,” she replied quickly, too embarrassed to admit that they were hers. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I felt embarrassed to be seen by our neighbors, especially the girls. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z Karaoke is itself the Japanese word for embarrassing oneself by singing in front of a room filled with strangers who are only there to laugh at you. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z Sometimes she thought he was embarrassed to have fallen this far, but other times he seemed to love the wheeling and dealing. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z He looked embarrassed, but he didn’t say anything. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Not wanting to embarrass Mr. Flux when the gift was an obvious piece of junk, he accepted the offer, grabbed the camera by its strap. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Joe looked a little embarrassed, the way he might if somebody started to recite a poem. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z “Salaam, Khala jan,” I said, embarrassed, as I often was around Afghans, that she knew me and I had no idea who she was. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z And I am embarrassed by the end-of-the-year-banquet lie my aunties have told to mask their generosity. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z And then, embarrassed to have talked so long about herself, she asked, “But I reckon you know how it is with families, ey?” Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z I’d elbowed his chest, a warning not to encourage my mom’s obsession for embarrassing costumes. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z I took his hand, even though it was really embarrassing and I was secretly afraid of seeing someone from school. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He clears his throat a little, as if embarrassed. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z He didn’t want to embarrass himself with his imperfect chopping technique. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z The least manifestation of affection or gratitude toward him made him terribly embarrassed. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z On the inside, I was so embarrassed, I could barely look up from my shoes. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z They both stood, embarrassed, looking at their feet. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Here in the Ivy, surrounded by these pristine people, where she didn’t deserve to be, embarrassing the poor, poor mother of a friend she hadn’t loved well enough, or had loved too much. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z “What’s your most embarrassing moment?” she asks when the bridge disappears from view. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z “Remember when I told you I saw him naked awhile back and it made me feel some strangeness down in my secret place? Well, in these dreams, he’s like...God, this is embarrassing!” Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z I can help Mom and Sam by being nicer at home, but I can still be embarrassed about being poor. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z He felt a little embarrassed—a sixteen-year-old guy with a bunch of pictures of his mom. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z He was still embarrassed, and he could tell that Dr. Relf was embarrassed too, because she hadn’t known what to do. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z This was merely embarrassing but then—being prodded a bit too energetically by the attorney—he suddenly and quite without warning lost his head. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Celey, like an embarrassed little boy, refuses to make eye contact. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Some of the students looked uncomfortable, like they might be embarrassed for Emily; others were writing in their notebooks, possibly copying Mr. Quisling’s board work. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z She arrived with suitcases, a green sack, a full-grown daughter, and a granddaughter, and found her brother truculent, inhospitable, embarrassed, and unforgiving. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z “Adam, you embarrass me. Adam, be careful. Don’t joggle me, it hurts.” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z I'm about to stop Layla from embarrassing herself further when Marisol interrupts her first, ready to initiate one of her business transactions. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z I don’t feel ashamed or embarrassed like he wants. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z She was shy, but not in the stiff embarrassing way that makes other people feel embarrassed, too. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z She had one of these very loud, embarrassing voices when you met her somewhere. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z I think she was embarrassed that we were holding hands. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z I remembered Mrs. Van Hopper's warning of the night before about putting myself forward, and was embarrassed that he might think my talk of Monaco was a subterfuge to win a lift. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z I guess I saw him through Pink’s eyes that morning, because I was embarrassed all of a sudden, how seedy Grandpa Tweedy looked in ragged overalls, his beard so long and scraggly. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Slightly embarrassing, but still awfully nice to be able to discuss it with him. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z He blushed, and his sincere compliment almost embarrassed me too. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z A blush spread across Horatio’s face, for my speaking of the woes of marriage embarrassed him. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z It was embarrassing, I suppose, but it was also a precious secret, like a magic trick, where if I tried to explain it, or even talk about it, the thrill and mystery would be gone. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z I knew that they knew exactly why I was there, but they never embarrassed me by letting on. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z I well remember how embarrassed we were as recruits in barracks when we had to use the general latrine. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z A constable might stop him and ask embarrassing questions. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z “No. I mean, well, yeah, but it was so...embarrassing” I half whisper the last word. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z It loosened him up after a long day in the saddle, and though he would have been embarrassed to admit it, he liked the change it had made to his body. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Kyrgyzstan—appeared in any of the questions, Homer would embarrass himself. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z Civil libertarians see it as a violation of our Fourth Amendment freedom from “unreasonable search”; most jobholders and applicants find it simply embarrassing. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z And the way he’s looking at me, the intensity of it, is so nice that I am embarrassed. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z There was nothing I could do to hide it, and I was embarrassed, but only a little. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z There were Matlock reruns on TV every afternoon at exactly this hour, and I was not embarrassed to admit out loud that I loved them. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Arguing wouldn’t help; she could tell that his anger was mostly about being embarrassed that she’d managed to slip out of her rooms in the first place. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I was busy nursing my neck, and Chester was busy hiding under the sofa, too embarrassed to be seen. Bunnicula 1979-03-01T00:00:00Z Maybe Tamika hadn’t been trying to take over the presentation to embarrass me. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z On top of everything else—her chest aching as though her hearts had been stomped on, and the shock that had her still gasping—she was embarrassed. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z He’d given his life for us, and all I could think about were the times I’d felt embarrassed by him and had denied that the two of us were related. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z It was friendly and honest and slightly embarrassed. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She felt instantly embarrassed because she hadn’t bathed in days, she knew her wounds and salves probably stank, and she had proved herself incapable in the master’s home. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z She looked at first relieved, then confused and embarrassed. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I expected them to recognize each other and part with embarrassed laughter. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Mom had been my nurse, after all, and was more intimately familiar with all my most embarrassing atoms than anyone on the planet of humans and dogs. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z He introduced his crew; each made a small speech and was embarrassed by the thunderous applause. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z DRACO: Harry Potter, asking questions about Harry Potter, of all the embarrassing things. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child 2016-07-31T00:00:00Z “It’s bad enough you embarrassed this family at the tryout, and now I find you on the floor like a toddler?” Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z The captain had the grace to look embarrassed. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z She paused, feeling silly, a little embarrassed she’d said too much. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Perhaps his earlier plan to embarrass her wasn’t foiled yet. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Not only did his hair tickle, but I was embarrassed, even though he went to school thirty years ago and does have some kind of medical degree. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z The Fresh Prince theme and his willingness to embarrass himself helped with that. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z “Sorry,” said the peculiar young man, in a deep, deep voice, embarrassed. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z “Could you give me a heads-up next time,” he asks, “so I don’t embarrass myself?” Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z They’d take us into a room in twos and ask the most embarrassing questions imaginable. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z They spoiled her, and she, as a favor to their indulgence, hid as best she could the fact that they embarrassed her. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z “It started embarrassing me. I began to feel like such a nasty little egomaniac.” Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z It’s your room, you can do what you want, but don’t embarrass yourself anymore. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z If I spent my nights sobbing into my pillow, I would be a little embarrassed too. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z “What if a possum or a raccoon sees you with me? Wouldn’t that be embarrassing?” The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z “Fine example. However, I’m now going to let you in on a secret about myself which is true. It's a touch embarrassing, so please don't spread it around at breaktime...” Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z I swallow, embarrassed that he caught me gaping, and close my mouth. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “Say—what happened to Curley’s han’?” There was an embarrassed silence. Of Mice and Men 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z I apologized like a madman, and they were very polite and nice about it, but it was very embarrassing anyway. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z It meant walking, in my dirty, soggy socks, down the track to get my sneakers, which might've been more embarrassing than any joke anyone has ever cracked on me. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z I would say it was an embarrassed silence, but I seemed to be the only one embarrassed. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z When teachers remind students of this, they are embarrassed. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z Stevie was so embarrassed that he almost matched their joke with the real thing. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z His pacing skidded to a jerky halt, and I suddenly felt embarrassed, not sure why I’d said that. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z "Honestly, Daddy,” said Ernestine, "it’s so embarrassing to go riding when you always make these awful scenes.” Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z He looked at her closely, with an intimacy and seriousness that did not seem to embarrass him—this somber man—then tucked a strand of blond hair in behind her ear. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Doubletree Mutt came sideways and embarrassed up through the vegetable patch, and Jody, remembering how he had thrown the clod, put his arm about the dog’s neck and kissed him on his wide black nose. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z The large woman was apologetic, as though it embarrassed her for a stranger to see Mississippi’s dirty linen. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “Okay,” I said, and we left, embarrassed and confused. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z There was no need for an embarrassing walk to the correct classroom. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z Except, I could imagine him sitting between Mom and Nana, kicking me under the table as my brother unleashed his most embarrassing stories about me. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z "I don't want to embarrass you . . ." she said. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z He laughs big and turns up the music, half relieved, half embarrassed, and I think with him, One less good fare to get tonight. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z He used to close the album quickly when I came in the room, as if he were embarrassed to be caught with it. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z I let that story circulate uncorrected, as it was preferable to the embarrassing truth. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z "But now I must ask you an embarrassing question. Do you mind?" Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Rose walks back to us then, a little embarrassed, I think. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z They pitied the poor woman, but the scene was embarrassing. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z But The Giver had encouraged all of his questions, not seeming to be embarrassed or offended by even the most personal. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z I thought that if Cassius and I happened to meet, it would likely prove embarrassing for Cassius, since he had elected to remain with Elijah Muhammad’s version of Islam. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z "I know," he said, flashing an embarrassed smirk. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z The both of them kept thanking me so much it was embarrassing. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z He looked confused, or embarrassed, or surprised, or maybe even mad. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z I’m so embarrassed, I want to bury my head in the sand like an ostrich. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z And before she could act embarrassed and uncomfortable about yesterday—or pretend that she wasn't—Park was opening the screen door and pulling her in by her shirtsleeve. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z “Just something I heard once,” Kote said to fill the silence, obviously embarrassed. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Part of me wanted him to know how bad I, Allen Brooks, whooped those dudes, but another part of me was embarrassed about the whole thing. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z In here I could smell the angst and earth and awkward of my own body, and I was embarrassed. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z Ginny, who had always been very taken with Harry, seemed even more heartily embarrassed than usual when she saw him, perhaps because he had saved her life during their previous year at Hogwarts. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z I felt the sight of him being funny after champagne would embarrass me. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z “We used to meet secretly in my father’s apple orchards, always after midnight when everyone had gone to sleep. We’d walk under the trees and I’d hold her hand.. .Am I embarrassing you, Amir jan?” The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I didn’t finish, partly because I thought I might cry again, and partly because I felt too embarrassed to finish. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He was so embarrassed and he talked so fast that he started talking French. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z I think she was trying to make an embarrassing romantic connection. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z “You know I don’t read too good, Ben,” I say, embarrassed and stupid. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z They sat that evening by the fire and the boy drank hot soup and the man turned his steaming clothes on the sticks and sat watching him until the boy became embarrassed. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z "Victor!" she calls out, and then in a quieter voice she cues the men as if she does not want them to embarrass themselves by not knowing who this important personage is. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Which was a very dumb answer, but it's quite embarrassing when somebody comes right up and asks you a question like that. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z There was no one to tell her about him, no one to share embarrassing stories about him that Birdie would love, or show her baby pictures of him. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I tried to picture myself in a missionary role, gathering the little children unto me, as it was embarrassing to be playing this babyish game with children waist-high to me. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z His face is as red as mine feels, but he’s not crying—he just looks embarrassed. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z I’d never seen Momma act like a little kid who just got yelled at but there she was, picking at a piece of paper towel and looking kind of embarrassed. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z “The woman before this one,” Cordelia tells us, in a hushed, scandalized voice, “was caught stealing potatoes. She put her bag down and they rolled out, all over the floor. It was so embarrassing.” Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Dessie sat on the sofa, and she could see that he was still embarrassed from his last admission. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Most of us would be embarrassed by all this, especially at Morrie’s age. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z The question caught me by surprise and it seemed to me that I would have been very embarrassed if I’d had to ask it. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z If he had to read the names of the ministers of Japan or Zaire, or any name containing more consonants than vowels, or more vowels than consonants, he would embarrass himself. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z For the rest of the day, I could not even pretend I was paying attention to Miss Scalapino, I was so embarrassed. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z I am also careful to learn which chores are women’s work so that I will not embarrass myself again by trying to do any of it. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z It all felt like a trick, like an elaborate stunt that would leave him humiliated and embarrassed, and yet, at the same time, he didn’t think Mark or Linda would do that to him. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “The woman will. I’m not sure about Laurent. They don’t have a very strong bond — he’s only with them for convenience. He was embarrassed by James in the meadow. ...” Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “Probably. Trust me, I know. I’ve had plenty of embarrassing jobs.” Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Mom and Dad were embarrassed and you were embarrassed. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z “Yeah, I think I remember it. Talk about embarrassing!” Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z But he would just say, in the Urdu accent he hasn’t lost after living in the Milwaukee area for twenty years, “Embarrassing? I don’t understand this embarrassing. Why do you care what people think?” Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z This was a most embarrassing situation, one in which Lord Darlington would never have placed an employee. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z Even his underwear smelled like puke, and once everything was off, he was embarrassed to have been in the car with Lily in that state. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z “I don’t think I’m entitled to be mentioned. I just think I’m entitled to be treated like a real friend you’re not embarrassed to know.” The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z “Number twenty-nine. Share with your partner an embarrassing moment in your life.” The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z I tried to back up a few times—I didn't want her to feel me or anything, because that would be embarrassing. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z “It was like pulling teeth,” Bore returned, slightly embarrassed but pleased with the praise. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z She decided that a group of fighting women might embarrass these unhappy men and make them leap into action. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z I was embarrassed by my threadbare clothing and crossed to the other side hoping she would not recognize me. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I was embarrassed and also laughing so hard, I was about to cry. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Of course it was embarrassing, but I was in no condition to argue the treatment. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z But she saw it every day, and for a long time when she saw these things, she felt embarrassed for the old people at home, who did not believe in these things. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z He smirked as if embarrassed that he’d been caught, and then smiled lightly at the detectives and brought up his hands for them to cuff. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z It occurs to me that maybe he’s not embarrassed about his family. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z She smiled and felt a little embarrassed because she was talking with her mouth full. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z “Yes, I know,” Morrow said, looking a bit embarrassed. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Tonks was looking at him; he felt angry and embarrassed that he had been discovered in such a ridiculous position. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z They were appropriately embarrassed at the likelihood of my little sister, Nadia, seeing the inscription. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z Of course slavery is a bit embarrassing, but that, of course, will go. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Eventually, I did tell my friend the entire embarrassing truth. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z He’s always been a mess, the kind of dude who will unintentionally embarrass you because he has bad table manners and no filter. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z She gave me a big hug, which was a little embarrassing. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z I almost felt embarrassed for it: that such a fearsome creature had let itself be laid low by the likes of us. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z "Is this wealth shaming? If so, it won't work. I'm not embarrassed by being fabulously rich." City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z I was so embarrassed I think she felt bad. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z She lowered her hands quickly, embarrassed by her show of enthusiasm, but James gave her a half smile and Steve a “good job” pat on his tips. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z I can talk about that first night now, although it is still embarrassing to me because I was so stupid, and scared, that I hate to admit it. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z “Sure, dude. Take her side like thirty seconds after she was trying to embarrass you.” The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z I stare at my hands in my lap, too ashamed to look up at my dad, too embarrassed to see what expression he might have on his face. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z What a welcome this was, thought Lupita, feeling awkward and embarrassed. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z More like sarcastic and a little amused, like she can tell I'm embarrassed now, so she's messing with me. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Kemmerich felt embarrassed, for she was the least composed of all; she simply dissolved into fat and water. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z My son, who was never embarrassed of me when all the other boys get too American. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z “I couldn’t carry it and him,” said Jonathan, feeling embarrassed. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z I don’t even know what she has to be embarrassed about. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z I was embarrassed that she thought that, but then, if it wasn’t the money, I had no reason at all. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z One of them was the test which the New York woman was in the process of giving us—not the embarrassing personal questions, but the business of circling numbers, spelling, and filling in blanks. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z It was embarrassing to think about the day that it happened— embarrassing, on top of everything else—because it really was Eleanor's fault. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z “And, anyways,” I continued, “it’s kind of at an early stage, you know. Don’t embarrass me with all the boyfriend talk, okay?” Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Then she smiled and said: “You were different. I remember. You were never embarrassed about your collection and you kept it. I wish now I’d done that too.” Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z I look at her, begging her to leave, not to embarrass me. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I felt a little embarrassed at first when I looked in the mirror; but it was just because I am so used to the men’s blue jeans. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z “May I ask why? Or is this something else that wasn’t intended to embarrass the new minister?” Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z Almost twenty-four hours and a couple of embarrassing moments later, but here they were. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z There was another pause, an awkward and embarrassed one, and then Lupin said, with an air of forcing himself to admit something unpleasant, “Tonks is going to have a baby.” Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z After embarrassing himself at breakfast, Genie had come to the conclusion that the truth could sometimes make things weird. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z “It’s embarrassing, is all. I don’t want you to ask if you can read it.” King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z The word artist embarrasses me; I prefer painter, because it’s more like a valid job. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “I’m sorry. This is embarrassing. We didn’t want to bother you, but Hercules sent us.” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I sighed, too embarrassed to tell him how much I missed school myself—not arithmetic or geography or social studies, but reading and drawing and playing with my friends at recess. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z “You're being so nice about this. I feel awfully embarrassed by this whole thing.” The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z I was too embarrassed to see him and didn’t call back. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z I was always embarrassed by the words sacred, glorious, and sacrifice and the expression in vain. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z I'd been reading it out loud pretty dramatically, trying to get the accents right, so I felt embarrassed to be caught. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z I’ve only had crushes, but it’s embarrassing to admit they were characters in books and TV shows. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Whenever we asked our parents about it, they would glance at each other, embarrassed. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Everyone stared—especially at Dari, because he was usually so serious in class—and I felt half embarrassed and half proud, because I had the weirdest friends in the seventh grade. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z "But I do love you. I'm not embarrassed about it." Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z “Okay, Grandpa. Here’s the deal. If you embarrass us one more time, I’m going to drive you back to the nursing home, and you’ll never see your granddaughter give a speech.” The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z And maybe she was embarrassed about asking, too? The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Mom had a late meeting because one of her cases was about to go to trial, and I didn’t ask where Ron was because I was embarrassed, and I didn’t want him there anyway. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z “Help me forward so I don’t fall and embarrass myself in front of the soldier.” Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I felt embarrassed to be still falling apart two weeks later when the Colonel could take his medicine so stoically, and I sat up. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z The embarrassing truth: I was the only one who stayed in that cabin because I wasn’t supposed to be .alive. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z “I don’t know, Kate, but I do know that I need to find the comfort room in a hurry or I am going to embarrass myself yet again.” Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z We hadn’t even reached the baggage claim and he had his arm around me, needling my sister with his embarrassing behavior. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z He scrutinized Meggie so thoroughly she felt quite embarrassed and didn’t know where to look. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Malecki looks at the bottle of water and goes red in the face, embarrassed, like it wasn’t too late for his humanity to suddenly come rushing back. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Sadly, this correspondent has been caught in the embarrassing position of barking up two wrong trees at the same time; but only because tastes have changed in the matter. Eats, Shoots & Leaves 2003-11-06T00:00:00Z Hannah flipping out for no apparent reason, embarrassing herself in front of so many people. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z But I didn’t feel embarrassed or helpless or singled out. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Sure, it's not the most flattering image, and I wish I'd never gone through a dark-lip-liner phase, but there's absolutely no reason to be embarrassed for sporting a head scarf. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z They stumble into their parents’ room, uncomprehending, embarrassed at the sight of their parents’ tears, feeling only slightly sad. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Miss Montana pasted on an embarrassed half smile. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z His voice was soft; he spoke as if he was embarrassed about something. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z I was dreadfully flustered; embarrassed, I looked away; when suddenly, and to my great surprise, he burst out laughing at my distress. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z For some reason, the whole thought of ordering some band's shirt online makes me feel weirdly embarrassed. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z “Think how embarrassing it would be for you when you got trounced by a Fjerdan girl.” Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z It embarrasses me to write that, but it’s true. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z I know I should be embarrassed, but they're so unlike people that I'm no more self-conscious than if a trio of oddly colored birds were pecking around my feet. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z He was in the audience and gave no reaction, as if he was slightly embarrassed and wished he were someplace else. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z At lunch when Mrs. Bishop asked if Ivy had talked to them, she had mumbled a yes, embarrassed that her family had forgotten her on the most important birthday she’d ever had. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “Stop being a baby, Tristan,” I said, embarrassed. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Daddy talks a lot about what he calls white privilege, but if you ask me, getting so red that everyone can tell when you’re embarrassed is no kind of privilege. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z Also, you’re wearing clothing that embarrasses you, and you feel like everybody else is better at this game than you are. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z He scratches behind his ear and looks away, like he’s embarrassed by what he said. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z I was horribly embarrassed, feeling that my life had somehow been full of nameless wrong, an unatonable guilt. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Jay looked embarrassed, but the other boy spoke up. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I’d never been embarrassed about having an imaginary friend until that moment. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Yedsha had already embarrassed her in the square, and now he was going to scold her too. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Nina had stomped off, pride smarting, embarrassed by the tears filling her eyes. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Feels kinda nice, but also kinda alien and real embarrassing ’cause some of the neighbors are watching. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z All I know is, you shouldn’t feel embarrassed. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Why did I feel embarrassed to tell her? It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z And I didn’t do a single embarrassing thing! Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z I eyed the ceiling, but I couldn’t hold back the big, embarrassing sigh. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z He was so embarrassed he was rude again. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Mina hangs up the receiver and looks slightly embarrassed. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Except Ms. Ramirez doesn’t seem to notice how embarrassing she is. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z I was embarrassed by their teasing and would have bopped them on the head if Mami hadn’t been right there. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z On the whole, Harry had to admit that even with the embarrassing prospect of opening the ball before him, life had definitely improved since he had got through the first task. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z And I did not cry—because it’s way embarrassing to cry in the middle of your science classroom. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I whip across the street to take the woods down the hill to CSA after all, because I’m too embarrassed to pass the new kid. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z He would no longer have to feel embarrassed about having given him nothing; now he could take pride in it. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z It was embarrassing to hear his family bickering right over his bed, as if he couldn’t hear them. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z I wasn’t embarrassed—many names were called that morning. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Maddy’s looking down at her nails as if Mrs. Kluck’s announcement is written on them, and I suddenly wonder if she’s embarrassed to look at me after her outburst in the mall. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z I’m enjoying the embarrassed look on Lara’s face when those blue eyes find me. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z All along, Enrique’s mother has written very little; she is barely literate and embarrassed by it. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z I want to show Jason I’m sorry for not-looking at him the same embarrassed way I hate people not-looking at David. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z And hearing her so composed and gay I was too embarrassed to bring it up. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Most annoyingly, her objections were not mere perversity: at this stage the embarrassing fact came out that my recollection of the water content of Rosy’s DNA samples could not be right. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z The Colonel smiled, and then I realized, he wasn’t embarrassed of his mom at all. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z “That’s a good idea. Maybe it could be in the shape of a shoe so he wouldn’t be embarrassed.” Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z “I have a favorite,” Kaisa said, and she did not seem to think it was anything to be embarrassed about. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Harriet and Sasha were looking over my shoulder at the door, they were embarrassed for me, they wanted a way out. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Even though he was embarrassed, he still defended himself. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z Because she wasn’t going to get any chance to embarrass me. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z I don’t have any choice but to open the package in front of them, and I just hope to God it’s nothing embarrassing because, from Theodore Finch, you never know. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I didn’t want him feeling embarrassed or defensive for finally acknowledging his son. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z “Oh,” I said, relieved, but now embarrassed that I had misheard him. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z “He used to be embarrassed meeting my church friends,” said Eunice. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z Mrs. Reynolds waited until an embarrassed silence fell over the auditorium. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z O’Hare was embarrassed, but he wouldn’t tell me what was wrong. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Only the Buckeye cracked a crooked, embarrassed smile. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z In later years I was to confront the stereotyped picture of gay song-singing cotton pickers with such inordinate rage that I was told even by fellow Blacks that my paranoia was embarrassing. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Then Mom hugged me, but I could tell she was about to cry, which would have totally embarrassed me, so I just gave her a fast hard hug, turned, and disappeared into the school. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z I hurried past because we would both have been embarrassed if he recognized me, the kid he used to toss a dollar tip. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z I have done things I deeply regret, said things I wish I could take back, and disappointed people in ways that still embarrass me. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z Yolanda was so embarrassed that she tried to keep her readings a secret from her mother, but somehow the mother always found out about them and appeared, first row, center. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z The women smile, but then cover their mouths, embarrassed. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Joseph Hooper had spoken a little stiffly, looking embarrassed, as he suggested it, but she thought that he had been pleased at her enthusiasm, he had given a small, shy smile. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z When she concluded, she was a little embarrassed at the pride she took in her own words. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z I spring back in surprise and an embarrassing garbled sound flies out of my mouth as my brain catches up to the fact that it’s him, that Brian’s standing in front of me. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z I’m still embarrassed by how vulnerable I was in front of Judith when I met her at the school. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z He wiped the tears from his cheeks, rubbed his eyes, thinking he should be embarrassed but not feeling that way. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z When a man is getting sick in an airline seat next to you, you may not want to embarrass him by calling attention to the problem. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Emily’s dad put his hands on her mother’s hips and pretended to do an embarrassing conga that was mostly shrugging shoulders and the occasional kick. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z With tongue in cheek, Neikirch explained his draw offer: “It’s sort of embarrassing to defeat a boy. Back in Bulgaria I would be the laughing-stock of everybody.” Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z I groan, embarrassed as I realize that a stranger got me out of my clothes and into this Fourth-of-July gown. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z She spoke her mind in the most crude language I’d ever heard, as if there were nothing shameful in it, as if calling a woman a puta were not embarrassing. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z I’d never seen Selena look embarrassed, so I did the only thing you do when you see something shocking: I stared. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z Still, she smiles your way, and you do the same, till you see your mom out front, in the car, waiting to embarrass you. Booked 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z When you take a look out the door, why, there goes somebody with something missing off of them and not even embarrassed of it. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z He stared at his Air Flights, embarrassed about speaking to an adult that way. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z I still didn't quite understand that part, and just thinking about it made me embarrassed. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z I couldn’t be shy or embarrassed about my needs. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z I kneeled with my back to my parents so none of us felt embarrassed. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Had she known somebody was watching her from behind, I'm sure she would have been embarrassed. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z Maybe that’s why she loved dressing up in her embarrassing costumes. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z “Back in the second grade,” I answered, a little embarrassed she would mention Flower Fairies in front of Ximena. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z I felt embarrassed to sing in front of him now, so I just sort of mumbled along, but then Dad joined in and we sang softly together until Teddy fell asleep. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Briony felt the disadvantage of being two years younger than the other girl, of having a full two years' refinement weigh against her, and now her play seemed a miserable, embarrassing thing. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Ron looked a little embarrassed, but said in a low voice, “Dumbledore...the doe? I mean,” Ron was watching Harry out of the corners of his eyes, “he had the real sword last, didn’t he?” Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z I never figured out if they was embarrassed or angry, but most people adjusted. Tears of a Tiger 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “That’s a wonderful idea,” I said immediately, knowing how embarrassed he was to have to ask me that way. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z I want to answer, but I’m too embarrassed. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z She wanted to give Clary a hug but didn’t, in case it would embarrass her. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z The man, embarrassed, turned away from Reynie and said nothing else. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z I thought I’d ask for help on my land, but for some reason, I’m embarrassed. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z Christ, it’s embarrassing—it used to remind me of her. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z After having sent him embarrassing fan mail when he was eleven—not that he was about to divulge that piece of information to Dimple. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Silence filled the great room like an embarrassing smell. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “I was hoping Hemme would be embarrassed and keep quiet about it,” I admitted. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I could see that Brinker was more embarrassed by this than I was, but I felt it was his responsibility to answer it. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z I want to protect myself from any further, darker memories of hers, get myself out of here gracefully before something embarrassing happens. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Although I still worship Grace, this worship is not at all physical, and being squashed into the back seat of her car, so close to her, embarrasses me. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “You two are not going to embarrass me in front of the Guardians. Spines straight! Wings preened! Beaks pointed!” Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z My mother was embarrassed but before she could stop me, I scooped up Kurry who was under the sofa. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z That’s when Mom rushes out, throwing her arms around me, in a deeply embarrassing hug. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Besides Dexter, Mason’s tics were probably the most embarrassing of the group. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z “I’m just kind of embarrassed. I can pick a suit out by myself.” October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z The absence of diversity was glaring—honestly, it was embarrassing—for a modern, multicultural country. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z “I didn’t come up because I’m having a little trouble keeping it together,” he tells me, “and I promised I wouldn't embarrass you.” The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z He was too faint and dizzy to feel embarrassed, but Lyra became embarrassed for him and went out. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z They were clumsy, but too selfless now to be embarrassed. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z The man looked at his face, seemed suddenly embarrassed, realized he had gone too far. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I corrected him the first time, but he looked so embarrassed, I didn’t dare correct him again. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z The Jackdaw became so embarrassed that it hid its head under its wing as if it were going to sleep. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z I began to feel embarrassed that I hadn't asserted more control during the encounter. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z And now, weeks later, they all had to “exchange papers with a neighbor” for “peer editing,” which was embarrassing. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z She asked whether I wanted to stay for dinner, and I was feeling bad about coming over and embarrassing her, so I said no. Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “Why is that,” my voice shook, embarrassing me, “do you think?” Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Styx looked at us funny, which was a little embarrassing, but there was no way around our traditions. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z The characters say something and mean something else, but the connection is so obvious it embarrasses the reader. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z “Focus!” he rumbled, and I jumped to my feet, embarrassed. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z “Thanks,” I said casually, too embarrassed to let him see how happy that made me feel. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z When he saw me staring at them, PJ looked kind of embarrassed. Miracle's Boys 2000-04-23T00:00:00Z I must have been fourteen, fifteen, that age when daughters are most embarrassed by their mothers. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z They were always around, after school, and it took me an embarrassing length of time to realize that they were probably around all the time because they were getting together for practice every day. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z I’m still embarrassed, but I nod and say, “So what do I do?” The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z “Look away, Lucy,” he said to the dog, “let’s not embarrass Malone by staring at his nakedness.” The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 2006-03-30T00:00:00Z She had published a few pieces in small, serious literary magazines early in our marriage, written some book reviews, articles, but nothing, she said harshly, that wasn’t half- embarrassing. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z She was a scientist; it was bad enough to have to admit to consulting the I Ching, but this was even more embarrassing. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Things that before would have made me embarrassed or squeamish were now routinely handled. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She felt embarrassed, collapsing like some fairy-tale damsel, but her energy was gone. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z On what occasions has she been embarrassed by me? Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z “After all, I feel embarrassed getting a phone call from my daughter’s school that she hurt somebody.” Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z I am embarrassed to admit that I wrote a poem for Kelly J. for Valentine’s Day—not embarrassed that I wrote it, but embarrassed that I gave it to someone so mean. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z I didn’t want to embarrass anyone by saying that all the grown folks were sitting all over the house sobbing their eyes out, so I said, “They’re around.” Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z Probably because she was so embarrassed about not being cool. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z When he entered my car, I felt really embarrassed because my car only has one seat in the front. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z She thanked the Wrights, and when Mrs. Wright pressed some extra cookies on her, she declined, embarrassed. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z "Okay," Gregory said, pulling away, a little embarrassed by the attention, plus, people were walking by watching Gregory get worked on like some kind of car. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z He looked up at me, embarrassed and a little pale under his dark complexion. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Any Japanese defeat was too embarrassing for the military leaders to admit to their immediate superiors, much less to their divine emperor. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z He would also embarrass Dr. Rohmer and make him worry a lot. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z From the embarrassed look on his face I guessed why and blurted out, “Can’t you read?” Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z She’s always rescuing me, which usually is embarrassing, but not now. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z Matt guessed he was crying, and he didn’t want to embarrass him by noticing. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She smiled, embarrassed, because she knew it was an odd thing and that he would not understand and could perhaps find her foolish. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z That they were old friends who had shared a childhood was now a barrier—they were embarrassed before their former selves. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z “Yes, he does,” said Finn, both embarrassed and pleased that they were talking like this, as weird as it was. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z I mean, I think every kid is embarrassed about something. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Dad let out a long sigh and looked so embarrassed that I almost did not say what I was about to say, but I did. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z I was so embarrassed, but even though I had made things a little uncomfortable, I still couldn’t help but try to see Love break a little, at least at the mention of her mother. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Before I could embarrass myself and Baba anymore—but mostly to get away from Assef and his grin—I stepped away. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z “I... I was just embarrassed and didn’t know what to do.” Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z But it would not play without electricity so I did something I would be embarrassed to do under ordinary circumstances. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z That would be the most embarrassing thing ever. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z “It’s showtime, old friend. If that sphere doesn’t come down like you promised, this is going to be pretty embarrassing.” Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z I’d always suspected as much, and it embarrassed me to have it confirmed. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z It’s just pretty embarrassing and I don’t need to go into it here, okay? Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z It wasn't as embarrassing as she thought—because it was like looking at a different person. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z Now I was going to have to pretend I was asleep even longer, at least until I could figure a way out of being so embarrassed. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z Part of me feels embarrassed, and I’m not sure why. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z By civilized, he means that you embarrass yourself in a small, private room in front of only your friends instead. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z “Good game,” he said, obviously embarrassed for me. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I felt in me an embarrassing sense of pride that she was ours. Missing May 1992-03-01T00:00:00Z Papá’s eyes made contact with mine, and then he cast his gaze downward to the floor, as if he were embarrassed. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Also, it felt vaguely embarrassing—like perhaps there was something wrong with her. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z Plus, it must have been a little embarrassing that they were on really fast motorcycles and he was pedaling an adult tricycle. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z If they were embarrassed for me, no one made a motion or mouthed a reproach. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z “I liked the way he just slapped you down and didn’t ask no embarrassing questions.” The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Four days later he again prodded Hunt: “The delay you are causing us by not forwarding scale drawings is embarrassing in the extreme.” The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z He felt faintly embarrassed for the old man. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Mrs. Olinski replied, "Not at the moment," and managed an embarrassed smile. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z Both Jenny and Shad embarrassed him a little with their talk of love; he turned his eyes to the book-shelves and tried not to be too obvious in his maneuvering of the conversation. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z Anyways, I’m sitting alone, feeling embarrassed and dumb. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Only then did children begin to find their parents embarrassing. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z “I’m really all right,” Eleanor said, very much embarrassed, and she walked with deliberate steps along the veranda to the front door, which was closed. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z “Some people think my dad’s a hero. That he was doing his job. That he’s brave and I should be proud of him. That I’m special, lucky to be his daughter. I’m embarrassed.” Ghost Boys 2018-04-17T00:00:00Z “The wreck of the canoe...left us seriously embarrassed,” said Rondon. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z This was an especially strong wish among the fugitives, who were embarrassed at having abandoned their city in its time of great need. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z I blush, totally embarrassed that I even thought about curtsying to Mrs. Hameed. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z “Hi, Harry,” said Parvati who, like him, looked faintly embarrassed and bored by the behavior of their two friends. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z For a minute, I thought maybe Howard was embarrassed by all that stuff I’d told him and didn’t know what to say. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z The twins quickly change their tune, because while I’ll only pinch and stare at them, Mama will straight up call them out and embarrass them in front of all these people. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z I was concerned not only about my safety but also that I might embarrass everyone by doing something wrong. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z She knew from sermons and editorials that it wasn’t real music—just colored folks’ stuff: harmful, certainly; embarrassing, of course; but not real, not serious. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z At first, I thought she was only embarrassed, but then she looked up, smiled, shook her head, and covered her face again. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z The fact that the partners were expected to maintain contact throughout these clumsy contortions seemed a certain recipe for sprained ankles and embarrassing collisions. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z I wasn't even the slightest bit embarrassed that he opted for a maroon tux, a top hat, a cape, and a cane. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z I was feeling kind of embarrassed and started to climb out. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z She kissed our father on his cheek, a gesture that never failed to embarrass me. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Prosper scratched himself behind the ear, still looking embarrassed. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z I fought against the painful laughter, and as I calmed I saw them looking at me with a sort of embarrassed gratitude. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z And he said, “I told him you were going to embarrass him out here.” We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z The house-elves all around the kitchen, who had been listening and watching with interest, all looked away at these words, as though Dobby had said something rude and embarrassing. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z It was like he was embarrassed to even be around Benji. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z “Earlier today in the record store with Rob was pretty embarrassing,” I say. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z I knew what that meant, By’d figured out a way not to get embarrassed. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z She dropped her arms, embarrassed, and forced the purse shut. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z If it had been anyone else, I would have been embarrassed by not having something more to offer, but there was something strangely pleasurable about having to disappoint someone like Quisqueya. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z And these caused men to laugh with embarrassed uneasiness. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Still, she hoped that she herself would turn out like Angeline, and was sometimes embarrassed to find herself following at Angeline’s heels like a puppy. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z Then he blushed, embarrassed that he had even thought such a foolish thing. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z And photographs, as a rule, couldn’t be too embarrassing. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z I was now embarrassed and realized that maybe stopping wasn’t the best thing to do. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z “Don’t worry about me, Will. I’ve been taking care of myself a long time. I just don’t want to embarrass your grandfather, or the family any more than they’re already embarrassed.” Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z It would be too embarrassing to have to describe how I’d arrived in this situation. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I walked around the rest of the day in embarrassed isolation, knowing that somehow I had given myself away to the only friend I’d made at Junior High School 33. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z I am embarrassed when Uhmma puts down a million pennies and the clerk snarls as she counts out the change. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z After a while he got frustrated and a little embarrassed, and just started using a spatula like everyone else. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z It felt shameful and embarrassing—something white people wouldn’t understand. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z I was embarrassed to admit it: I wanted to see him again, not to evaluate his wound but to discover his name, his mission, and why he had taken the drawing from my suitcase. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Lefty noticed their metal lunch pails and, embarrassed by his paper sack, held it behind him. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z They seemed to flow into each other and move as one body, a coupling of flesh that came so easily that it embarrassed Ben. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I wipe away the last of the tears, embarrassed he caught me crying, and turn my back to him. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z “Mrs. Hayward just read it to embarrass me. She hates my guts.” Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z They were embarrassing to watch, but not so embarrassing that I didn't. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z Now I’m embarrassed, and beyond that overwhelmed to discover a covert stream of generosity running counter to the dominant corporate miserliness. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I think it might embarrass Stuart to hear mice mentioned in such a belittling manner.” Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z You can tell a true war story if it embarrasses you. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z “Thanks, Dedalus,” said Harry, bestowing a small and embarrassed smile upon the dark-haired Hestia. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z “You shouldn’t be embarrassed,” Mom said, knowing that I was. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z She had gotten up and was turning the stroller around because Jamie, who had obviously just noticed the kid, too, was about to say something embarrassing. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z And she withdrew, sliding the door closed behind her.“People expect you to have cooler friends than us,” said Luna, once again displaying her knack for embarrassing honesty. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z On the night of September 3, the Plumbers ransacked Ellsberg’s psychiatrist’s office, hoping to find something embarrassing in the files on Ellsberg. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z But he did think she was beautiful, a fact that suddenly embarrassed him. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z And it’s too embarrassing, smearing snot across my upper lip and struggling to hold my balance on one foot, while my whole family is watching. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z And he does look embarrassed, sheepish was the word, the way men used to look once. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z “No one here is embarrassed of their gift,” Miss Peregrine said. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z I was simultaneously embarrassed and deeply envious of my friend. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z “I know,” Annabeth and I said at the same time, which embarrassed me even more. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z I was so embarrassed I hid my face in my arm, but I couldn’t stop the tears from coming. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z “All this money we spend on your party, and you act like this and embarrass us?” I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z She had a perfect family, and I’d be embarrassed to have her know what was going on in mine. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z I guess Henry was embarrassed too, because he made his friend Anthony pull me aside to tell me that Henry wasn't into girls who looked like me. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z I tell myself not to look guilty or embarrassed so that no one asks me what’s wrong. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z "Don't embarrass us, please, Sandi!" she said, and then laughed when Papi reminded her that Spanish was not a secret language in this place. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z I reckon she was embarrassed at being caught with her knees showing, or being caught so happy when her husband’s real wife wasn’t yet cold in the grave. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Perhaps she was embarrassed to have a girl yelling rudely at her across a public thoroughfare. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z Luke always felt a little embarrassed for them, showing up like that. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z Dale ducked his head, probably embarrassed, and Lily pretended to scratch her chin with her forefinger. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z And since I don’t want to embarrass anyone by correcting them more than once, I just let them say my name any way they want. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Rufus knew this was some real embarrassing stuff so he sat down beside me, looked the other way and acted like he didn’t see me crying. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Okay, I'm going to have to write something really embarrassing now. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z I’d spent the last three days in close quarters with the guy, getting razzed by the other campers and embarrassed a million times a day, constantly reminded that I was related to him. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z Because I was pretty sure that she wasn’t just embarrassed anymore. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z Or maybe he was embarrassed for his family, that they never looked like any of the Barons. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z Without Quentin, I might have been too embarrassed to fail in front of God and everybody. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z If I said I was old enough to marry and his question had only been the continuation of a good joke, he would be horribly embarrassed and our easy friendship would be ruined. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Men killed, and died, because they were embarrassed not to. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z The ghost looked embarrassed and took his seat. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “They don’t know I have Tourette’s. That’s what makes it so embarrassing.” Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z He didn’t understand why he was thanking the pastor, but he understood his mother was mad and embarrassed and would blame his blues harp for his rudeness. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z For once, I’m not embarrassed to be crying. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z She was embarrassed, but at the same time she was shy and delighted and determined to be as pretty as the woman wanted her to be. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Maybe she was embarrassed it took so many years. The House on Mango Street 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z At first I would have been embarrassed to tell him, later I just never bothered. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z He held out his arms, looking away, embarrassed by his body’s weakness. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z When I came out, Dad didn’t even ask me how it went, but he gave me a hug, which was embarrassing. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I pretended to be embarrassed, but my father’s words of praise have always been the most precious thing in the world to me. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z I was embarrassed that we didn’t have tables or chairs. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z I’d been talking so much, I was embarrassed to realize I hadn’t even asked about her. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z At first, the cousins look around at each other, not wanting to embarrass themselves by calling out, "Me! Me!" and then having Tío Vic cry, "April Fool!" How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Brian turned back to avoid embarrassing the pilot who was obviously in some discomfort. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z We were in the principal’s office and there were a lot of people looking embarrassed, but the assistant principal was smiling and turning his head so no one would see it. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z Sometimes I say my own name, which is really embarrassing for some reason. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Later he explained that when a person is beating you you should scream as loud as possible; maybe the whipper will become embarrassed or else some sympathetic soul might come to your rescue. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z He would hold up Ernest as an example to his other students— sometimes to an embarrassing degree. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z She jabbed at the elevator button, knowing she should feel embarrassed. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z She looks slightly embarrassed—maybe because the last time we saw each other she was rude to me in the elementary-school gym. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z I turn to face her, and she pretends to study the water instead, as if embarrassed to be caught looking. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Mary Anne asked, frowning as though she were the victim of a joke or a conspiracy to embarrass her. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Hanako felt embarrassed just thinking about walking around in those clothes! A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z He glanced down to meet my curious gaze for just a second — then we both looked away, embarrassed. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Liyana’s flowered raggedy underpants fell to the floor and she scooped them up, embarrassed. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Stung by the rebuke, the spectators would look momentarily embarrassed and quiet down for a few minutes. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Nailer wasn’t sure why, but he liked to see her embarrassed. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z And even though I’m embarrassed, I’m not angry at Jamie for laughing. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z She looked into the eyes of Joe Varney and saw the embarrassed look she had seen in the eyes of strong men who had to convey news of disaster. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Maxie finally raised her head, but this time I looked away, embarrassed. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Even that embarrassing one from when I was twelve? Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Ayesha turns to me and widens her eyes in a way that shows she’s embarrassed, and also telling me to shut up. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Even though he didn’t seem upset, I was still embarrassed. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z There is an embarrassed silence in which the words her reputation are as palpable as if someone had hung a wedding dress in the air. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z The month that followed the accident was uneasy, tense, and, at first, embarrassing. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Jenny bent and kissed his forehead; he did not mind, really, but he was a little embarrassed. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z I was too embarrassed about getting tricked to tell on them so I went in the house and watched TV. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z “I can eat three but didn’t want to embarrass you.” I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z “Arf.Arp:’ Vonetta and I were embarrassed and puzzled by Fern calling Kelvin out like he was a dog and then barking at him. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z It feels like fire is licking at my skin, I’m so embarrassed. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z It was extraordinarily embarrassing and, after a while, horrible. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z I tried not to be embarrassed as we pulled up to Dri’s villa. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z He laughed in an embarrassed sort of way. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Would have been embarrassing, his being son of the sea god and all. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z I knew Momma must be too embarrassed about why he wasn’t with us and was trying to break it to me gentle. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z Perhaps to save me from embarrassing myself, Patrice led me into the hallway. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Much was made over this later handiwork, which, while not too embarrassing, did not warrant the fervent praise it received. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z He was so embarrassed he said, “I’m sorry,” to my mom. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z I wrote her a poem after I saw her in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, but I didn’t show it to her because I was embarrassed. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z She was embarrassed by my behavior, but she wasn’t going to do anything about it in front of her uncle. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z Luke didn’t care if he embarrassed Toby, at least not in front of this woman. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z That should have been embarrassing, but Park's dad had a way of cutting past embarrassing. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z “Maybe, but you have the advantage that no one can see you’re embarrassed. You don’t blush or go to pieces.” The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Second, his desire to see me embarrassed as thoroughly as possible. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z How could she have embarrassed her sister-in-law that way? Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Sometimes you’d try to tell Dad after such a visit that his popping in like that was embarrassing. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z He seemed taken aback by my answer, nearly embarrassed by it. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z If he’s embarrassed to be crying, he has a funny way of showing it, staring me right in the eye like that. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z Joaquin looked both confused and embarrassed by the whole situation as he nodded. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I’m embarrassed by how he’s standing there, letting me clean him, but if Hannah thinks it’s strange, she doesn’t say so. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z He put his hand on my shoulder again embarrassedly. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z I would have said thank you, but it was too embarrassing. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z Cole felt embarrassed but did not push her away. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z I’m not sure what I am most: embarrassed or freaked out or just knocked to my senses by seeing a forgotten blood relative. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z I looked away, my eyes wandering back to his family, embarrassed and dissatisfied. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z She kissed his faceplate then looked away, embarrassed. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s fine. I’m not embarrassed or anything. I mean, why should I be? You wouldn't be embarrassed if you were diabetic, would you? Or if you had a heart condition?” Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z I hope this doesn’t embarrass you, he wrote in German in his little book. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z A moment later we were out on the sidewalk and strolling home as if nothing embarrassing had ever taken place. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z When I got to the part about how embarrassing it had been to see how Dr. Zamborska and Tina could hardly keep their hands off each other, he just stared across the room. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The man backed off, embarrassed by her boldness, and Stanton continued with her remarks. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z “It’s not your fault. I’m mad at Poseidon. I feel like he’s trying to embarrass me, like he’s trying to compare us or something, and I don’t understand why.” The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z I jumped up, feeling unexpectedly embarrassed, grabbed my things, and disappeared. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z “I didn’t ask if they are Muslim, or say anything to embarrass you, in case you’re wondering.” Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z “Gnome sex!” he said, which embarrassed me completely, but still, I laughed. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z For some reason it seemed all right to dress that way in front of thousands of people, but in this small area it would have been embarrassing. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z But holding hands with a girl—that was embarrassing. In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse 2015-11-10T00:00:00Z I guess sometimes all grandparents can be embarrassing, or maybe we’re just getting too old for Grands Day, after all. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z I had to curb my habit of cursing, but not before I had shocked more than half of them and had embarrassed Aunt Addie to helplessness. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z I felt embarrassed and returned to combing out Ruth May’s hair. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z When he came to the part about men who failed to do their duty being punished by instant death, it embarrassed him. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I didn’t know what to say to him, how to make him feel less embarrassed. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z “He told Sven quite a bit about me, right while I was standing there. It was rather embarrassing.” Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z I’m suddenly embarrassed about how badly I behaved during our history project. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z Even when I admit to something that I think is shameful or embarrassing, she doesn’t scold me or look at me like I’m a leper. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z “Um...wow. This is embarrassing. Not how this was supposed to go.” From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Then, a shy, embarrassed look came on her face. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Dr. Van Dorn seems embarrassed, so he looks down at his precious stack of data. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Mama wailed that she could never show her face in Cold Sassy again, she was so embarrassed. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Just saying it makes me shy and embarrassed. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z I blushed, embarrassed to say the words aloud. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z He claimed to be genuinely embarrassed at the stridently proslavery rhetoric of the delegates from the Deep South and much more comfortable on the high moral ground of his northern friends. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z Sometimes they acted like newlyweds, and it was kind of embarrassing to watch. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z Mrs. Trepid felt embarrassed that the girl could sense that she couldn’t afford the dress. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z It was up to her, therefore, to make certain I would not embarrass Big Creek High School or, for that matter, the entire state of West Virginia in Indianapolis. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z She was surprised to discover that she had no wish to leave yet, even though she was embarrassed by the long kiss, and dreaded what more there was to come. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z She wanted to tell her she hadn’t meant to embarrass her, but her classmate had turned away to stare out the window, her eyes fixed on the changing landscape. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Root’s face had lost its purple tinge—he almost seemed embarrassed. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z Amá said I embarrassed her in front of the whole family, that I couldn’t change the way things have always been. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z “I don’t live in Portland,” I mumbled, embarrassed that I’d never even heard of any Cello Project. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I’m embarrassed that he said out loud that I was crying. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z Seven looked down; she was embarrassed and proud all at once, and she wondered...what if she still tried to write for her favorite newspaper? Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z If he had the courage to look at himself in the mirror that morning and see himself for the piece of garbage he is, he wouldn’t embarrass himself by leaving the house. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z “I am also very embarrassed by how I handled myself in this situation. I give you my solemn vow that 1 will never behave in that manner again.” A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z She gives us an embarrassed smile when I dangle the earring in front of her. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z I was very much against this for the simple reason that I was still inept with knife and fork, and I did not want to embarrass myself in front of these sharp-eyed girls. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I wish I could go down to Kennington’s and charge her something new but just the offer would embarrass her to death. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z At least they waited, didn’t embarrass me right away by letting me know I woke them with my screams. Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z Dylan seemed embarrassed but let the rhymes fly anyway. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z His tone was kind, but the words still embarrassed me. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z Or I could let Arnold eat the drugged treats, embarrass Froelich, and let Ginger go on. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z Highly embarrassed, he repaired them with his wand and thereafter remained in his seat, throwing jealous looks at Harry, whom Cornelius Fudge had greeted like an old friend. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z One is Mama’s high school yearbook photo from forever ago that she gets all embarrassed about when anyone sees it. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z "I tripped on the way home. Landed hard," Fatima explained, still a little embarrassed. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z Nobody but Uncle Jack, perhaps, who sometimes embarrassed her unmercifully in front of company with a tinkling recitative of her childhood felonies. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z I saw the Huangs, the same old complaining relatives now embarrassed by this poor showing, the entertainers with their violins and flutes. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z I nodded, suddenly embarrassed, but I wasn’t sure why. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z It was embarrassing enough sitting in homeroom toward the end of the school year when I wasn’t handed my report card and had to go meet with the guidance counselor. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z Gordon didn't speak much either, so maybe he felt embarrassed too. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z Then there was you: “If you’re so embarrassed, why don’t I just go away? So no one can ever see me like this.” P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z For some reason him seeing those pictures feels way more embarrassing than Elsie seeing them. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z His embarrassed laugh was almost a giggle, “I sort of have a tendency to strong language.” I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z Even today the artist remains a magician whose work can mystify and move us—an embarrassing fact to civilized people, who do not readily relinquish their veneer of rational control. History of Art, Volume 1 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Then I get it and shake my head, feeling so embarrassed for him. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z Every time he used my lame way of explaining how my brain seemed to work, I felt embarrassed, even a little bit ashamed. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I look down at our hands intertwined, surprised and a little embarrassed, scared Darrell will see and won’t let me forget it. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z “I asked my mom to call you or text you back to apologize, but she was too embarrassed.” Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z He saw the others in his group glance at him, embarrassed, and then avert their eyes quickly. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z “Were you embarrassed when 1 pulled you along after school today? All those kids looking?” Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z “You should be proud to speak Spanish, not embarrassed about it.” The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z Translated it means, "Hush up, it's a shame for the children," but what it really meant was that Grandpa was embarrassing Grandma. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z Many former friends thought the paper was too radical or too embarrassing, and they refused to subscribe. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z I was embarrassed; others were turning to stare. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Thomas knew it was because they’d accomplished something never done before, but he was embarrassed by the attention. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z She looked at the doctor and said suddenly, “It’s embarrassing. To think about being afraid, I mean.” The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z The old man roared with contemptuous merriment at Nately’s look of embarrassed surprise. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z As for Blanca, I didn’t want to think too much about her, for I might have broken down and started crying in public, embarrassing the hell out of myself. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z She lowered her hands quickly, embarrassed by her show of enthusiasm, but James gave her a half smile and Steve a “good job” pat on his tips. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z And it might embarrass Charlie to have his sister clucking over him like an old biddy hen. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z “By all that’s holy, Turner, you couldn’t wait before you decided to embarrass me in front of a new congregation?” Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z I felt ashamed of crying in front of Sam, and embarrassed, but it was all so terrible I couldn’t stop. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Mostafa seemed to come to himself; Harry, watching through the Omnioculars again, saw that he looked exceptionally embarrassed and had started shouting at the veela, who had stopped dancing and were looking mutinous. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z I looked away embarrassed, staring into the rapidly growing crowd. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Was it my mother’s job in life to embarrass the heck out of me? The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z But I felt terribly embarrassed when Daddy made my two younger brothers go with me. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z I could have friends over and not feel embarrassed about the roaches or the creepy neighbors. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z “Quentin, I’m sorry if she tried to drag you into her little game. You can imagine how . .. just how embarrassing this is for us. You’re such a good boy, and she . . . well.” Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z Mom had explained once that sometimes when kids got into sixth or seventh grade, they started getting embarrassed easily. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z She raised her eyebrows and her shoulders, embarrassed. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z When folks came by to wish the minister well, they looked at Mrs. Buckminster with embarrassed eyes, and she, too, knew—though she had known all along, Turner supposed. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z I could tell he was a little embarrassed about the comic thing—maybe he thought I would think he was some kind of geek or something. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z “I’m doing a presentation in history,” I said, then sat down, embarrassed. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z He looked embarrassed and stared at his feet. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z Ordinarily something like this—fighting in public—would embarrass me, but I barely even notice anyone except Daniel. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z Howard sang louder than anybody and, personally, I thought it was a little embarrassing, but nobody else seemed to pay him any mind. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Even those loud Fords quieted down, and no one felt like blowing his horn or leaning out the driver’s side to try and embarrass somebody taking too long to cross the street. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Diego arrived to pick me up wearing a tacky Hawaiian shirt and Bermuda shorts, and didn’t look embarrassed by either. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z My older brother looked embarrassed, and my younger one shy, as I clung to them. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z I blush and lick my ice cream cone, a little embarrassed, but mostly happy. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “Oh,” Seven said, suddenly embarrassed to be in her pajamas while Poppy was in her beautiful House Hyacinth colors. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z At that crab dinner, I was so mad about what she said about my hair that I wanted to embarrass her, to reveal in front of everybody how petty she was. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z I wasn’t sure why I was embarrassed to say this out loud. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z I stare down at my plate, embarrassed I didn’t know that. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z I had to teach her how to keep her mouth shut when got mad so she wouldn’t feel embarrassed. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Frowning, he made some curt remark—actually, I’m surprised I’ve forgotten it, I was so embarrassed—and I never mentioned it again. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z I want to tell him how he was the inspiration for the whole thing, but I don’t want to embarrass him, so I just smile back. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z Not because it is embarrassing, but because it is the most painful one . The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z He gave her a quick embarrassed peck and then forced her beside him again. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z “Huh. Like, it really shouldn’t be this hard to think of embarrassing Simon stories.” Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z He doesn’t move away, but he doesn’t seem all that into it; he acts like she’s embarrassing him. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z I just couldn't say anything that might embarrass him. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z Tired of seeing embarrassed faces of old friends too scared to come and speak to her. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z I told Kami that what we were witnessing was private, and that Emily would be embarrassed by it tomorrow. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z His face breaks out into an embarrassed grin. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z Octavian had no choice but to sit down and try not to look embarrassed. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z “We have some lovely nylon stockings,” the saleslady said, with just the tone to make me embarrassed if I didn’t say yes. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z And there was a boy standing beside the mom, looking embarrassed but protective. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z He was quiet, and I was embarrassed because I felt I shouldn’t have said that. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z This lag can be very embarrassing if, for example, you have waited until the last minute to realize that you are going to land short of the runway. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z My mother was embarrassed because she hadn’t any idea what the lady was talking about. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Not that I wanted her embarrassing me, having me stand up front and rotate around the sun. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z The headmaster had threatened me with death by in-school suspension if anything bad, embarrassing, or even mildly entertaining happened on this trip. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z But when they went to school those were the ones they wished to wear, and Daisy said that they were embarrassed and that he was a hard father. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Ruth was always her most embarrassing when she was being her nicest. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z He pushed a hand through his floppy hair before stuffing it into his pocket, like he was embarrassed for all he’d said. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I hung back when I saw him, momentarily embarrassed. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z It was super embarrassing to have to ask the school secretary to help me out. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z “What are you, some kind of hippie now? God, your poor mama must be so embarrassed of you.” The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Moss didn’t care that there were other people waiting for lunch, that some were staring at the two of them, that in any other situation, he’d probably be embarrassed to death. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Even more embarrassed, she crept into the carriage where the children were already busy gobbling up all the chocolate. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z I glance over at Pop and Dad and their eyes look small, their faces sheepish, like they’re embarrassed for me. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z I see a dark triangle of fur between her legs and turn away, embarrassed. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z All the attention embarrassed Percy, but he was happy to see how well Hazel and Frank were being treated. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z He had a wife we will not name, because it would be embarrassing to her family. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z “Why would a king be talking with a shepherd?” the boy asked, awed and embarrassed. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z He smiled, a bit embarrassed, as if he had been thinking about something sentimental, something weak. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z He saw the wet streak on his cheek and looked away, embarrassed. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z Then she jerked back awake and looked at me, embarrassed that I'd seen her weak. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z By Euergetes’ time, the situation was embarrassing—a spring planting festival, for instance, would actually take place in spring only once every 1,460 years. Circumference 2008-11-25T00:00:00Z "I know it's not much," she says as if embarrassed, "but I had to get away from the Cornucopia fast." The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z I’m hard everywhere but it feels too good, too right to be embarrassed about. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z Mamá, who up to now I assume had been too embarrassed to speak, was suddenly standing right in the middle of things. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z An embarrassing sense of pride tentatively bloomed in the middle of the sadness I felt at my surroundings. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z Twig had insisted on dressing as an evil witch/candy cane hybrid for Halloween, even though nobody really celebrates Halloween in France, and Twig’s mom said she was being embarrassing. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He closed his eyes and shook his head, like he was embarrassed. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z I don’t say anything, but I’m somehow not embarrassed that I just finally said abracadabra and she’s all no, thank you. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z “Yeah. Kind of embarrassing. Anyway, that’s how a Roman legion got to China. The Romans eventually put down roots and built a new hometown called—” “Li-Jien,” Frank said. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z “Okay, this is really embarrassing, but you asked for it. Every time I hear the song, it sounds like you’re singing, ‘Armpit. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z A very pretty young girl with long blond hair rushed up to him and pressed a warm cake into his hand and he was embarrassed. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He spends the rest of class looking embarrassed and avoiding any direct eye contact with me, intentional or otherwise. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z My brother thought it was something to be ashamed of—if he’s here, watching out on the swamp, he’s probably embarrassed to see me even speaking to Sandy right now. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z Because they are my mother’s age, it embarrasses me to be in the same room with them and the naked model both together. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z I could tell Chris was embarrassed, but even he knew it was funny. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z It took no great leap of intelligence to realize that Hamilton Knapp had laced Gingers dog treats with tranquilizers and laxatives so that she would do one, possibly two, embarrassing things on stage. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z But he was embarrassed to see people turn and look at him. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z The way she said that, it seemed like she was embarrassed. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z That had been the most embarrassing moment of her life. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Candy came in, but he was still embarrassed, “You got a nice cozy little place in here,” he said to Crooks. Of Mice and Men 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z Ron was scarlet in the face, grinning embarrassedly, but Harry could see one person who didn’t look happy at all. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z It is a meal he knows it has taken his mother over a day to prepare, and yet the amount of effort embarrasses him. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Talking 'bout my stammer's nearly as embarrassing as stammering itself, but it's okay with her. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z Jeffrey was sitting on the couch looking miserable, but he had enough energy to embarrass me in front of my mom. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z I felt awkward, embarrassed, called upon to say something. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z “I wish England had got through. That was embarrassing, that was.” Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z I didn’t know enough to be embarrassed then, but I definitely am now. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Though she appeared embarrassed, she asked me in. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z This time the schnapps burned hard all across the roof of my mouth, the back of my throat, and I coughed some of it out, embarrassed. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z They all swiveled around in their seats and saw Angelina Johnson coming into the Hall, grinning in an embarrassed sort of way. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z “I will withhold judgment until I finish. However, I will say that I’m feeling a bit embarrassed to have given you The Price of Dawn.” The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z She was too embarrassed to say she didn’t, so she remained silent. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z I want to get as far away from the Grand Banquet Hall and the newsies and the embarrassing memory as possible. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z It was a little embarrassing, but I did order a jersey. Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z And now it was there in front of me, there was something vaguely embarrassing about the tape, like it was something I should have grown out of. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z I can see Connor is embarrassed, so I don’t ask him more. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z You’d be embarrassed to death if you was to see the airs he’s putting on. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z There on the sofa was Mr. Birkway, holding Phoebe’s journal and looking embarrassed. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z He was proud of them, and he felt a little embarrassed that his guest saw them as nothing but disgusting. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z Most embarrassing, but probably effective at giving us an advantage, were our starting blocks. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z “I hate being talked about. I hate feeling disliked. I hate it that your folks are embarrassed.” Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z He had no idea how to reach the person I had become and was too embarrassed to let me know. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z And, naturally, he wouldn’t rest until I’d admitted why I was embarrassed. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z He felt embarrassed for asking, and went on quickly: “How many flights of stairs is there?” The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z It was a small restrained laugh, like she found me really funny but didn’t want to embarrass me. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z I don’t know why I’m embarrassed, but I am. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z And the rest of my family was all around me, to show solidarity and to make sure I didn’t embarrass them. Facing the Lion 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z Then Mr. Mwila finally gave us a real smile as if he was embarrassed or had said more than he meant to. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z Both of them sniffled as the tears rolled down their cheeks, neither one the least bit embarrassed. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z “I wasn’t going to say embarrassing,” he says, brushing a hand through his bushel of hair, only to find that it’s no longer there. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z Maya was always slightly pleased and slightly embarrassed by how fast her dad responded to her texts. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Luckily he was stopped at a traffic light or I think he would have driven along beside me yelling in that embarrassing way. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z Hand over the note, embarrass JB; or hide the note, take the heat. The Crossover 2014-03-18T00:00:00Z I think it embarrassed the hell out of me that I was a guy. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z “Not that I’m so against it—embarrassing your father, I mean. It’s good for ministers to be embarrassed now arid again. Helps them to remember who they are.” Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z She touched her side, somewhat embarrassed to be revealing herself before so many people. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He had come here with the intention of embarrassing a snide assassin, and had instead found a young woman pouring her secrets into a pianoforte. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I’m embarrassed and feel petty, but I can’t stop the words that are rattling around in my head from coming out. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z I don’t know which was more embarrassing, Natalie’s behavior or my mother’s. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z He’s going to be disappointed or maybe embarrassed. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Some of the students looked uncomfortable, like they might be embarrassed for Emily; others were writing in their notebooks, possibly copying Mr. Quisling’s board work. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z It’s not Skylar’s best day at practice, but he doesn’t embarrass himself. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z The kids made me the bride, which was embarrassing because that meant I would be paired with a boy as my groom. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Shame washed over Seven, and she was glad for the cover of night so no one would see how bright pink her face turned when she was embarrassed. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z It embarrassed me when I was a child, but now I barely notice. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z “I remember being so embarrassed about having friends over to my house.” Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I was sort of embarrassed that I thought that Carrot Squash was a food. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z But instead of looking pleased he just mumbled, a bit embarrassed—no, almost like he was sorry about something—“Glad it meets with your approval, Jason.” Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z My mom and dad lived the corniest of love stories, and as 1 got older, it embarrassed me to no end. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z “I asked her if she had ever seen a fairy,” Ash said, feeling somewhat embarrassed. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Tired of embarrassing myself in front of two-year-olds, I've started referring to everything in the plural, which can get expensive but has solved a lot of my problems. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z It’s embarrassing to spend all your time with a seven-year-old girl, but Jimmy is always fiddling with his mechanical devices, so what am I supposed to do? Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z I found myself embarrassed at the smells emanating from my mother. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z Shan- shan would help her, and I didn’t want to embarrass her by making her realize that I had seen her sweeping the alley. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z I said, “Mr. Lewis, this is going to be very embarrassing for me.” Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z It’s not our fault we don’t have jobs and don’t have money, I know, but, still, I feel embarrassed. Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Bathing is even more embarrassing, because I have to strip down to my birthday suit in front of a nurse. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z They looked embarrassed and were stepping as fast as they could back toward St. Nick. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z Anyway, this story is embarrassing so I’ll tell you a few things first. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z Or maybe she was just incredibly embarrassed and didn’t want to admit she’d made a mistake. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z When they got up to go, the two nuns, I did something very stupid and embarrassing. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z JB ’s eyes are ocean wide, his mouth swimming on the floor, his clownish grin, embarrassing. The Crossover 2014-03-18T00:00:00Z “Are you embarrassed that I might be faster than you?” she asked. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z So people wouldn’t feel embarrassed by who they got. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z When Laura rushed into the room, jerking on her coat, I could see that she was upset and angry and embarrassed. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z He was looking at her and it was like suddenly they got embarrassed. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z I was a little embarrassed because I thought he was someone I should remember. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z But they looked as embarrassed as I did. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z The experience left her shaken and embarrassed, but her skin eventually cleared up. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z I'm a little embarrassed to be back, but I can tell she's pleased when I set the bell on the counter. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z But at that moment, I’m slightly embarrassed to admit, I felt absolutely terrific—completely happy. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z The one that she hit with the snapshot joke and embarrassed in front of everybody. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I’m a little embarrassed by Coach’s introduction, but I’m also a little proud. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z The officer, surrounded by these noises, was moved and a little embarrassed. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Then, seeing her dancing eyes, I pressed my lips together and tried to fight down my embarrassed flush. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Reading my own words embarrassed the hell out me. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z They were embarrassed by their play, wounded by their coach’s comments, unsure what to do next. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z It would be embarrassing to have her there, but at least I could play. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z “He has his own room and he’s not interested in me at all,” she told him, which she found oddly embarrassing to admit. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Cheer after cheer filled the air, and even the bug seemed a bit embarrassed at having so much attention paid to him. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z But people rambled on, and sometimes they wept, which embarrassed him. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Me shrinking away from his touch embarrasses me in a way I don’t entirely understand. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z “Oh. Yeah,” he agrees, like he’s embarrassed to be a hallucination. Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z That’s part of it, no doubt, but what embarrasses me much more, and always will, is the paralysis that took my heart. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Everyone goes from looking uncomfortable to embarrassed, and then Quang-ha just gets up and takes his plate and leaves the table. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z I’d be embarrassed if I weren’t so relieved to be done with my 1st day. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Through the closed door they heard the pencil woman speaking in her brusque way, then an embarrassed murmur that must have been Sticky’s response. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z I thought about telling her about the phone call, but I was too embarrassed to repeat the man’s words. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z I was shocked, too, but I wasn’t embarrassed by what she did with her hair. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z Kind of embarrassing, thinking back on it, but at that moment, I didn’t care about anything except my best friend, standing in my doorway on Christmas. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z It was embarrassing to be so publicly colonized. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z “It was right before we moved to New Jersey. You sat with your American friends from high school. A few of your teachers were there. You seemed a little embarrassed by it all.” The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Genie flushed, embarrassed once more, but also super happy to have that ginger beer because the thirst was real. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z And weirdly, I felt more embarrassed that I’d said something meaningful than if I’d just mumbled my usual line: “I don’t know.” Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z By the time I get to the lunchroom, my stomach is making embarrassing noises. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z It might have been the most embarrassing day I’d ever had, but it was also the best day ever! Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z I guessed that she knew Ambrose’s temperament well enough to know that if she bolted away and embarrassed him, he would make her pay for it later. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z And I'm too full of happiness to be embarrassed that I made them do this. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Emily’s anger at the suggestion of giving away The Gold-Bug melted into embarrassed horror when she realized that James was right. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z I admired that so much, because everything embarrassed me, and that hurt me. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z I was embarrassed by this superiority, because I did not feel superior to him in any other way. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I was dead embarrassed, so I just took my map, quietly left, and walked back toward Mum's gallery. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z “I actually downloaded The Breakfast Club after that. My mom loves that movie, so she watched it with me. She sang along to the credits. That was embarrassing.” Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z “We'll try to find one today,” Mom said, and she looked down at her feet because she was a little embarrassed. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z I doubt you can really understand how embarrassing it is to only own two shirts, to cut your own hair as best you can because you can’t afford a barber. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The letter itself was virtually endless in length, overwritten, teaching, repetitious, opinionated, remonstrative, condescending, embarrassing—and filled, to a surfeit, with affection. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z It embarrasses me greatly to read the pages dealing with subjects that I remembered as being nicer than they actually were. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z "It's not that I'm scared, I just ain't ready yet," I muttered, embarrassed. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z And I’m embarrassed when he comes up to school sometimes. Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “Oh,” I said, naturally embarrassed, even though being wrong with Charlie was something I was used to by then. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z Her arm brushed against his; tingles shot across his skin, and he felt mortally embarrassed. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Though I knew he had been drinking, I wondered that an educated man and an observer could be so obtuse—could create such an embarrassing situation for a Negro. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Before I go down, I pause at the top of the stairs, feeling slightly embarrassed about the way I’ve handled the news of the Quarter Quell. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Laughing embarrassedly, we struggled out of their hands and kept after the coins. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z For the first time he acknowledged the presence of the three women by one brief embarrassed glance up the stairs. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z Kaira smiled, then leaned close and whispered, “Maybe it will be more embarrassing.” Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z “When you have one of these,” Alex says, sidling up to him, “you should do two champagne fountains instead of one. Really embarrassing to be at a wedding with only one champagne fountain.” Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z But it would be more embarrassing to lose to a boy, clucked the scoffers. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z I was almost too embarrassed to explain—especially to Nathan, who, because he was very, very dark skinned, never had to worry about Africans killing him. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z “The boy was embarrassed, and confessed that he had observed nothing. His only concern had been not to spill the oil that the wise man had entrusted to him. “ The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s not that, it’s just so obvious. It’s just so embarrassing.” The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z It embarrassed her; for in a cooler, quieter moment it appeared to her absurd that she should have taken his action so seriously, so dramatically. The Awakening 1899-04-22T00:00:00Z The women listened with embarrassed smiles, for the same reason they prayed with Ferula: so as not to displease the patrons wife. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z She pointed and smiled, and I just smiled back, a little embarrassed. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z Looking back up at Dadi, I smiled, feeling a tad embarrassed. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z He laughed so hard at the comedies that sometimes he embarrassed us and we tried to tell him that people were looking at him. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z “I remember you were so embarrassed,” Dad murmurs. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z “Just curious. How come you have never once mentioned either Travis or me on your blog? Are we that embarrassing to you?” The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z Twig’s embarrassed about her name, so she doesn’t bother correcting anyone. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He must have told his doctor, Lewis Fielding, all sorts of intimate and potentially embarrassing details. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Arturo glared at me, and I looked away from him, embarrassed by my impatience. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z Shawn just slinked away, embarrassed, which, judging by Chris’s tone, was a good idea. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I was going to kiss him, but then I got embarrassed and just shook his hand. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Ray sighed, clearly disappointed and embarrassed by his brother. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Why did she insist on embarrassing me with that thing? The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z My dad had to break the embarrassing news that he couldn't, because he didn't have a green card, either. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z Camilla was nervous—embarrassed, maybe, by the way Henry was acting. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z "I hope you don't mind me calling you back to court. Though the king says I'm behaving like a finicky cat, and I should be embarrassed." The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z For a fistful of pickups tailored extra- specially for this nightmarish scenario, try Cyranofeed, available at rates as low as— She was like, “I’m sorry if I embarrassed you at Marty’s.” Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z But Father asked her whether she wanted to say things she was embarrassed to say in front of me, and she said no, so he said, “Say them now, then.” The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I don’t say anything—mostly because I’m embarrassed how close I came to starting to think like the rest of them. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z I felt so embarrassed, I was about to wave my hand through the mist and cut the connection, but before I could, my mom saw me. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z He deflated in an instant, embarrassed that he had forgotten about her presence, but it didn’t quell his rage. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z There was no reason to be embarrassed, but she was. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z In her wisdom she seemed to be aware of the delicacy of the situation and she was taking great care not to say anything to embarrass her companion. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z She sounded embarrassed, and to be honest, I was pretty embarrassed too. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I would not have been embarrassed, but I knew that Cassius would have been forbidden to associate with me. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z His philosophy was that death should not be embarrassing; he was not about to powder its nose. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s embarrassing, and I wonder if anyone in the hotel hears her. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z He would have sat down at the dining-room table and crammed, because he would have been embarrassed about me being in almost the same grade as him. Miracle's Boys 2000-04-23T00:00:00Z That way there would be no embarrassing questions to have to answer. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z She giggled excitedly, rather embarrassed, flushed though, very pleased. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Especially Mami, who can understand a little English, but is usually too embarrassed to try to speak it. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z When Eleanor walked into the living room, Park had just gotten out of the shower, which was embarrassing for some reason. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z I mean, all right, I felt embarrassed enough—I didn’t want Chris to see my old man not being the Mr. Miller he knew growing up. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Bleeding, cupping, and purging are the classical illustrations, but we have plenty of more recent examples to be embarrassed about. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “Are you really that embarrassed from taking a little fall?” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I was embarrassed before the sentence was even finished. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z At first I thought he was just embarrassed. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z It’s kind of embarrassing to admit, but all my old friends were kids my brother knew first. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z Can there be a translation by this God all strong and embarrassed, all awkward and kind? The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z “Why you have to embarrass us like that?” The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z I did not want to presume too much, did not want to offend her or embarrass myself. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Ob was never embarrassed about being a disabled navy man who fiddled with whirligigs all day long, and I never was embarrassed about being a kid who’d been passed around for years. Missing May 1992-03-01T00:00:00Z Some looked to the side a little as if embarrassed. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Second, these were richly allegorical stories with plenty of incident and emotional impact but without extravagant, over-egged operatic acting to embarrass the English. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z I just want to learn to play this one piece he wrote and not embarrass myself. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z “I’m not embarrassed; they just don’t know you like I do.” Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z They looked, embarrassed with a new silence, at the steaming coffee he had in one hand. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z “In the end, I was embarrassed that I’d fallen apart in front of anyone who knew me. That isn’t my thing.” A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z I was a little embarrassed to tell him. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z “It’s one of the most embarrassing things in the world. He won’t stop and pretty soon you have to hit him and that’s worse. Then you’re really in trouble all around.” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z She was embarrassed to be seen undressed, but she was my wife and I couldn’t allow her to be ashamed in front of me. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Phoebe said, “I wonder if Mary Lou is embarrassed because of the way her parents are acting.” Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z I didn’t want to make her feel bad, and I definitely didn’t want to embarrass myself, so I didn’t ask her again. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Juanita, probably embarrassed at her tears, stormed out of the room. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z The most embarrassing part, she admitted, was that this made her start feeling that way right there in the middle of the prison hall surrounded by guards. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He exchanged an embarrassed look with Fadi, who grinned in return. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z “He’s a bit loony, isn’t he ?” The chaplain’s smile was embarrassed. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z She would always hide from him whatever it was she was reading, as if embarrassed by it. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Baba would just say his piece about “What’s this embarrassing?” and “Why do you care what other people think?” Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Whenever the doors parted, she shouted, probably embarrassing the American cousins, but she didn’t care. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Here in the trees it was much easier to believe the absurdities that embarrassed me indoors. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Nick was embarrassed, but Mrs. Granger kept on talking. Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I particularly feared he would get embroiled in a religious discussion, bring in my Roman Catholicism in a way that could embarrass the Church. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z If Annie was embarrassed by any of this, it didn’t show. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z I’m glad Richard warned me before I said something to embarrass her. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z They brought gifts, not saying Early Christmas, not wanting to embarrass us for not having anything to exchange. Inside Out and Back Again 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Sim had the decency to look embarrassed enough for all of us. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z But I look at him with hard eyes, partly to hide how embarrassed I am, but also to remind him of our deal. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Too scared to be embarrassed, we step off the riverbank. Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z “What do you have to be embarrassed about?” Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z Jason smiled dryly, like he’d just found out he would die in an embarrassing way. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z But I wasn’t about to get embarrassed like that. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z I don’t know which is more embarrassing: Mango having a crush on the cat, or the fact that the cat’s name is Twinkles. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z “He’s fainted. He gets embarrassed easily. Run for some water, Lurvy!” Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z Others looked away quickly when I met their eyes, as if embarrassed to be caught staring. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z I have to think about that one, and when Dr. Minerva makes me think, I don’t get embarrassed and try to skip it. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z “Maybe he was just embarrassed. Who would want to admit anything in front of those jerks?” Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Every time she caught his eye, she would glance away embarrassed, but with boredom she grew bolder. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z I saw how impossible and embarrassing it would be for me to try to switch from my free program into the stricter one. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z He held on to his kid self until Otto buried his face in the time traveler’s chest and cried some more, no longer embarrassed. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z I was embarrassed she’d even asked me—like I was her boss or something—and gestured for her to go ahead. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z And for a few seconds he experienced an almost embarrassing and awkward sensation of well-being and importance. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She smiled wickedly at my father, who appeared a little embarrassed. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I was embarrassed to reveal that Granny raked leaves and weeded gardens, afraid of being laughed at. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Rowan, at sixteen, had resolved he would experience gray hair before he turned his first corner—and even then, he wouldn’t reset so far down as to be embarrassing. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z If they called him Uncle, he called them Aunty, which was embarrassing in Public. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I figured that was probably because he was embarrassed about Mr. Ray barking at him in the car with me sitting right there. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I was embarrassed, but it was good to hear him laugh again. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z I hadn’t been this embarrassed since I woke up and found Mrs. Sleet looking at my legs. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z He sat down to help me draw up a list of intelligent questions so I wouldn’t embarrass myself in front of this greatest of West Virginia’s native sons. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Each time I was caught, I was slightly embarrassed. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z “Well, I don’t think they’re very important,” snapped Milo, too embarrassed to admit the truth. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z These allegations embarrassed the government, and to combat them they brought in a string of outsiders meant to rebut these critical stories. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He didn’t seem embarrassed so much as just reluctant to ask something that on the face of it seemed so singular and odd. This Side of Wild 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Tommy was looking sheepish, and I wondered if he was embarrassed by what had just happened, or if he was remembering again our ganging up on Ruth in the car. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z At school, Twig’s always crawling around under desks, pretending to be a secret agent spy or something weird like that, but when her mother’s around, Twig turns into one of those embarrassed sitcom-type twelve-year-olds. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Anyway, so she embarrassed him and I still got yelled at for hurling my pencil. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z Becoming embarrassed by the presence of these insects, he took control measures in his own hands. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z “Besides, I came here to talk about endorsements, not my embarrassing public relations nightmares.” Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z I was in my old pink bathrobe when I opened the door, which was kind of embarrassing, but Little Jimmy smiled at me like I was wearing a ball gown. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z “Oh,” said Joseph, embarrassed, as he put his hands in his pockets and looked down. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z “I didn’t want to embarrass you on your special night.” Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z “Right there. That’s exactly what I’m saying. You’re way too easily embarrassed. Your father and I are who we are. Accept it.” The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Then I see one of my old shirts peeking out of a box, a faded red-and-blue button-down from the thrift store I was always too embarrassed to wear. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Then they looked away, like it was too embarrassing or painful to actually look at him directly. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z She’s the loudest of them all, and she can be the most embarrassing. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z “I would if I could,” he says, embarrassed, some color actually returning to his face. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z She thought to ask him if he knew the subindex of his “other” component, because 20 percent was pretty high, but if he didn’t know, the question would embarrass him. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Ms. Benson would ask why and I could pretend I was embarrassed about filling out a love survey. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z I stayed behind, sick to my stomach, embarrassed, and scared. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z Well, I was embarrassed for a minute, but then I said, ‘No. I’m Methodist.’ Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z “The spelling,” a fellow German said of Fuchs’s name, “sometimes caused people to pronounce it in a somewhat embarrassing way.” Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Papa was embarrassed and didn’t know what to say. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z I was sad, embarrassed, but a little proud that I had been honest. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z And all there was between us now was the embarrassed silence and unsatisfied longing in a darkened room. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z The funny thing was, I didn’t feel embarrassed. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z I wondered, too, if I had embarrassed him with my outburst. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z Now Sylvie was embarrassed and walking back to school early without her. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Then they danced through the kitchen, back into the Perfect Living Room, out onto the front stoop, down the stairs, and past the embarrassed azaleas. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z We sit in silence until a tired-looking Coach pulls up ten minutes later, smiles an embarrassed thank-you to me, and takes Russ away in his truck. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z I wondered if Claire felt as embarrassed as I had while Mom was feeding me. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z “I have a few — ah — items at home that might embarrass me, if the Ministry were to call. Mr. Borgin fixed a pair of pince-nez to his nose and looked down the list. “ Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z I knew that being selected by my peers for this final Olympic assignment was the highest honor, but I was secretly worried that I’d embarrass my country. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z “Yeah, well, she’s always been embarrassed by me. Why not give her a good reason?” Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z And Dr. Aaron Aaronstein was not embarrassed about her emotionalism the way a Gentile doctor would have been. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I kept my eyes down as I tugged on my other sock and boot, too embarrassed to look her in the eye. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I am pleased and embarrassed all at once. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z The sound of the plane engine changing sound—decreasing in pitch—awakened him, and he was embarrassed to see that he had drooled in his sleep. The River 1991-06-01T00:00:00Z “But enough about us,” said Marcus, saving me from embarrassing myself further. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z “We're having workmen in anyway, so why not make a proper job of it? The kitchen's getting embarrassing.” Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z She stops searching through her pocketbook and folds it closed, embarrassed. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z “You mean . . . you remember me?” he asked, embarrassed at the squeak that escaped on the last word. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z “We can talk here,” I said, suddenly embarrassed about how messy the counter looked and how the dishes were piled up in the sink. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z It’s too embarrassing to have strangers look at your dirty drawers, even if the stranger is as nice as Mrs. Sleet. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z And how embarrassed he was to be in the same class as his kid sister. The Lemonade War 2007-04-23T00:00:00Z The Garcías could not afford extras, and they did not want to put their hosts in the embarrassing position of having to spend money out of largesse. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z I was too embarrassed to say thank-you and gave her another nod. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Amanda complains that he is embarrassing her in front of her friend. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z I dropped my fists, embarrassed to be caught swinging into midair. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Baachan’s head dipped as if she was embarrassed by the compliment. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z When she took it back, she was so embarrassed she could hardly lift her head. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z In the locker rooms I’d been in, the white women always seemed embarrassed by their nakedness and wrapped towels around their waists before slipping off their underpants, but here most of the women were buck-naked. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Jam stopped as well and dropped her head, embarrassed. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z “A couple of kids barked at me. It’s so embarrassing when they do that because I always bark back.” Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z “I don’t know. But don’t ask him, okay? That’s so embarrassing,” I plead. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z “We don’t have any,” adds Ray, cartwheeling and rubbing the beige tufts, embarrassing me more. Towers Falling 2016-07-12T00:00:00Z But it was a common car, and it would be awfully embarrassing if I was wrong. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z When he wakes up after an embarrassing dream, I know about it. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z It’s far-fetched to compare that to Miss Love blowing up Cold Sassy, but I’m saying it’s one thing to embarrass a hen and another thing entirely to embarrass a family and a whole town. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z He was embarrassed, but really quite pleased, when she gave him an extra hug. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z He was also thoroughly embarrassed by the attention, the fuss being made in front of his boss and two colleagues and the other girl too. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z He shrugged and sat down, looking a little embarrassed. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z They put on their clothes quickly, in silence, and only then did Pearl began to feel embarrassed. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z One Monday at four in the morning, my father woke me up and said, in an embarrassed tone: “Can you lend me thirty cents for bus fare so I can go to work?” Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z In America, I was embarrassed about my accent, and worried I wouldn’t find the right words in English. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z They seemed embarrassed that I had spent the time at the airport; that I had been delayed in getting to Mecca. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z After that I felt embarrassed, awkward, and afraid, in that order. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z I think perhaps she saw the wide twisted mouth and embarrassed eyes of Martin Hopps on her and felt that in some way she was reimbursing him for his stolen life. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z I struggled to get my expression back under control, more than slightly embarrassed. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z It embarrassed Ben when he realized he had not seen Toomer at all since basketball season had begun. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Her Dad was afraid she would be embarrassed, so he and her Mama had gone back to the kitchen to make lemonade. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z I’d thought so many times what I’d say when I finally saw her again, but now I was tongue-tied and embarrassed. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z I felt kind of embarrassed all of a sudden. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z “Might I use your comfort room before we are locked up? I would hate to embarrass myself during my exile.” Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z She waved and the soldier smiled embarrassedly and gave a wave of his hand. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z “I couldn’t, it was so embarrassing for me. I couldn’t help hearing at first, and then I was so angry and ashamed, I didn’t remember that I ought to go away.” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Would Maria be so embarrassed by his appearance that she’d slam the door in his face? The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The other attorneys also seemed embarrassed, and at that moment, I had something of a revelation. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Now that Jefferson had raised the issue of political betrayal, he would have to “excuse the freedom of this discussion...which has taken off the Shackles I should otherwise found myself embarrassed with.” Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z I’m too embarrassed to watch her give Jason my picture, so I get down on my knees and hunt for colored pencils, some of which have rolled under the heater. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z It was disloyal to his squadron and embarrassing to his superiors. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z But the question just embarrasses us both, given our history. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z It saddened and embarrassed Hall to be publicly castigated by this demigod, this ur-climber who had been one of his childhood heroes. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z “I was going to die there—” she broke off, embarrassed. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z And I knew I couldn't really say nothing about it, because it's just not cool to put people's embarrassing situations on blast. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z Betsy snorted and slapped her hand over her mouth, embarrassed, but that just made us laugh harder. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z "I can't think why I am telling you all this," she said, embarrassed. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z I am embarrassed to say I had not expected such diversity. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z And because her family frightened and embarrassed him, he took her away to the north, and it was black and lost where he went—somewhere on the borders of Oregon. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z So half the town is embarrassed and sulking, not to mention ticked off at the other half, who are wagging their fingers to say I told you so. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z Julia Bishop had seen my most embarrassing and hidden truths, and I knew almost nothing about her. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z But that was an impossible question for them to answer without embarrassing me. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z “It would be embarrassing for Otrera if her followers failed in their duties—if, for instance, they were overcome by an outsider and a prison break occurred.” The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z She broke out laughing, so loudly I was embarrassed. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z I would go to the war—I would kill and maybe die—because I was embarrassed not to. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z But when I thought about the fallout—the weirdness I would inevitably be forced to deal with at school the following day—I felt awful and embarrassed. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Hand Clap looked embarrassed when we all laughed. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z He turned away, embarrassed, hating to listen to those things. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z It was hard to be embarrassed by him. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z She ran her fingers over the embarrassing song titles—"This Charming Man" and "How Soon Is Now?"—on her math book. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z I asked about housing accommodations and the New York John Reed Club members, all white members of the Communist party, looked embarrassed. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z I feel my face getting warm, but not because I’m embarrassed. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z Was I mad at her for embarrassing me? Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z I was embarrassed by their lack of education. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z I dropped my gaze, embarrassed, and that's when I saw it. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z I wasn't sure if I was proud of myself for finally standing up to him, or embarrassed it had taken me so long to do so. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s embarrassing to say that, but it’s true. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z But having the kind of fun that seems daring and embarrassing in front of strangers requires a special bravery. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z I wanted to be careful not to embarrass myself in front of Americans. Facing the Lion 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z But the sixth was the longest minute of them all—the embarrassing walk to the principal's office. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z He reiterated his claim, simultaneously sincere and misleading, that he had been embarrassed to learn that he had become a candidate for the presidency. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z I felt embarrassed of our dusty old books and the walls decorated with family photos instead of art. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z I was so offended and embarrassed, I cried. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z She smile like she embarrassed and set her satchel on the floor. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z I thought maybe he was embarrassed to be caught doing the dishes. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z I’m actually kind of glad I'm not buying my new Mitchum, because a girl would be embarrassing to buy deodorant in front of. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Emily’s anger at the suggestion of giving away The Gold-Bug melted into embarrassed horror when she realized that James was right. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z And it was so dorky and kind of embarrassing, and in the back of my mind I hoped Mikayla was already too far away to hear us, but none of that really mattered. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I was nervous that my mom would embarrass me. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z At this embarrassing moment, Bai Shan had caught the eye of his two best friends. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “The wait is up to four years and even I am embarrassed to mention the price. Have your weapon made by another.” The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z I turned away, to give him privacy and also because I was so embarrassed. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z And then I stop because I don’t know what I meant and I’m nervous and embarrassed and that is never good when I’m trying to say something. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z I'm also pretty embarrassed to be taking food from a man who lives in a cardboard box, but I haven't eaten anything since the sandwich Max and I shared. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I was a little embarrassed because she thought I was just joking, but this time I was really going to be breaking the rules. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z I fought against the painful laughter, and as I calmed I saw them looking at me with a sort of embarrassed gratitude. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z “Types change,” I go, feeling a little embarrassed because, truth to tell, I’d have to agree with him. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z He would not explain, and he seemed embarrassed to have mentioned this in the first place. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z Maybe mentioning how the way she embarrassed that dude that day was hilarious. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z |
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