| 单词 | embarrassed |
| 例句 | But no, he was too embarrassed to go without his underwear. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z I stayed behind, sick to my stomach, embarrassed, and scared. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z And when he put his hand on my shoulder, I wrenched away, probably because I was embarrassed by that point too. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 They were appropriately embarrassed at the likelihood of my little sister, Nadia, seeing the inscription. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z He paused and stared at the floor, nervous and embarrassed. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z Dr. Van Dorn seems embarrassed, so he looks down at his precious stack of data. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 But he was embarrassed to see people turn and look at him. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z O’Hare was embarrassed, but he wouldn’t tell me what was wrong. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 Now Sylvie was embarrassed and walking back to school early without her. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z It was like he was embarrassed to even be around Benji. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z 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 “I’m so embarrassed I could die!” she howls. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z It embarrassed me when I was a child, but now I barely notice. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Telling him, she was no longer embarrassed, but proud, and she wanted him to be proud, too. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 was so embarrassed it seemed like my legs couldn’t carry me. Facing the Lion 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 Kira had stood silently, embarrassed but proud, as the guardian examined the threading she had done. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “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 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 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 Maybe even Mom and Dad are too embarrassed to be seen with me. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z 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 “My sister needs a clean diaper,” said Gregor, somehow feeling embarrassed. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Slowly, almost embarrassed, he raises his own hand. Twelve Angry Men 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z One day, civil rights organizations may be embarrassed by how long it took them to move out of denial and do the hard work necessary to end mass incarceration. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z I see a dark triangle of fur between her legs and turn away, embarrassed. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z My older brother looked embarrassed, and my younger one shy, as I clung to them. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z He shrugged and sat down, looking a little embarrassed. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Part of me feels embarrassed, and I’m not sure why. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z He stared at his Air Flights, embarrassed about speaking to an adult that way. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z After I knew her better, I realized that she was probably feeling embarrassed that night. Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z 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 She would always hide from him whatever it was she was reading, as if embarrassed by it. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z “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 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 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 “It’s not something to be embarrassed about,” Jesper said, surprising himself a little. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 I was feeling kind of embarrassed and started to climb out. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z “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 And hearing her so composed and gay I was too embarrassed to bring it up. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Miss Montana pasted on an embarrassed half smile. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z 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 And embarrassed that a teacher had to come to my defense. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z I could have friends over and not feel embarrassed about the roaches or the creepy neighbors. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z When he saw me staring at them, PJ looked kind of embarrassed. Miracle's Boys 2000-04-23T00:00:00Z My mother was embarrassed because she hadn’t any idea what the lady was talking about. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z She touched her side, somewhat embarrassed to be revealing herself before so many people. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I expected them to recognize each other and part with embarrassed laughter. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z 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 mean, I think every kid is embarrassed about something. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z 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 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 “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 They were big and shy and embarrassed and very appreciative together of anything that happened. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z 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 He looked right at the camera and smiled, like he was all embarrassed. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “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 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 He saw the others in his group glance at him, embarrassed, and then avert their eyes quickly. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z 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 He glanced down to meet my curious gaze for just a second — then we both looked away, embarrassed. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 The Blue Fairy Godmother was embarrassed, and angry, too. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 His embarrassed laugh was almost a giggle, “I sort of have a tendency to strong language.” I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z In adulthood I am embarrassed by childhood fears. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 If Annie was embarrassed by any of this, it didn’t show. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 He shook hands with us, smiling in his embarrassed way. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 I don’t know why I’m embarrassed, but I am. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z Howard was deeply embarrassed, but did not regret what he’d done. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z On what occasions has she been embarrassed by me? Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z So people wouldn’t feel embarrassed by who they got. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z “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 was so embarrassed that I burst into tears. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z She dropped her arms, embarrassed, and forced the purse shut. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z 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 “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 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 I feel my face getting warm, but not because I’m embarrassed. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z “Please sit down,” he finally said, certain he had embarrassed himself beyond repair. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z 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 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 embarrassed him in front of his friends, and I meant to. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z 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 sister was very embarrassed, but not as embarrassed as the girl. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z I was too embarrassed to see him and didn’t call back. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z 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 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 She looks around, hunches her shoulders like she’s embarrassed, and hurries away. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z “You're being so nice about this. I feel awfully embarrassed by this whole thing.” The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Mark flicked an embarrassed, almost nervous glance at his friend. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z “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 The officer, surrounded by these noises, was moved and a little embarrassed. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Without Quentin, I might have been too embarrassed to fail in front of God and everybody. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z I was really embarrassed by the whole thing. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z Mrs. Reynolds waited until an embarrassed silence fell over the auditorium. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z 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 Edna was a trifle embarrassed at being thus signaled out for the imperious little woman’s favor. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 The man, embarrassed, turned away from Reynie and said nothing else. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 “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 Then I get it and shake my head, feeling so embarrassed for him. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 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 His eyes are angry and embarrassed at the same time. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z 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 “Ay, Mama, don’t worry!” he said, looking down at me, embarrassed. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 I am pleased and embarrassed all at once. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z 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 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 I tried not to be embarrassed as we pulled up to Dri’s villa. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 After that I felt embarrassed, awkward, and afraid, in that order. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z “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 “I’m embarrassed that people will think we went to see such bad movies.” The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z 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 So close to his face I should be embarrassed, but I’m not. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 The captain had the grace to look embarrassed. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z “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 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 She jabbed at the elevator button, knowing she should feel embarrassed. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Leo could tell she was too embarrassed to say more. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I’m embarrassed that he said out loud that I was crying. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z But does she ever get embarrassed wearing her armband? A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z 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 “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 His tone was kind, but the words still embarrassed me. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 “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 She raised her eyebrows and her shoulders, embarrassed. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z Then he would look back down at his plate, embarrassed for staring. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Petra, embarrassed by her accidental rhyme, looked sideways at Calder to see if he had noticed. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z “Their hands are full, too,” I answered, trying to look a little embarrassed. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 “You shouldn’t be embarrassed,” Mom said, knowing that I was. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Flossie was a little embarrassed, though, so she told Nancy, “I can wait.” The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She spoke very loudly, and I was a little confused and embarrassed. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z 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 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 Because I was pretty sure that she wasn’t just embarrassed anymore. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z I didn’t know what to say to him, how to make him feel less embarrassed. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z Here in the trees it was much easier to believe the absurdities that embarrassed me indoors. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Her mother was pregnant—a fact that had embarrassed Corinthians when first she learned of it. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 There on the sofa was Mr. Birkway, holding Phoebe’s journal and looking embarrassed. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z 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 “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 That didn’t stop Big Ma from being embarrassed. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 “Were you embarrassed when 1 pulled you along after school today? All those kids looking?” Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z I looked away, my eyes wandering back to his family, embarrassed and dissatisfied. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Root’s face had lost its purple tinge—he almost seemed embarrassed. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z He seemed taken aback by my answer, nearly embarrassed by it. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 don’t feel ashamed or embarrassed like he wants. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Octavian had no choice but to sit down and try not to look embarrassed. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z 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 But she doesn’t flinch, she isn’t embarrassed or apologetic. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z I decide to play dumb, mostly because I’m embarrassed. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 And how embarrassed he was to be in the same class as his kid sister. The Lemonade War 2007-04-23T00:00:00Z 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 Nick was embarrassed, but Mrs. Granger kept on talking. Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z There was no reason to be embarrassed, but she was. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z “Are you embarrassed that I might be faster than you?” she asked. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z “Maybe he was just embarrassed. Who would want to admit anything in front of those jerks?” Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Both of them sniffled as the tears rolled down their cheeks, neither one the least bit embarrassed. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z 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 struggled to get my expression back under control, more than slightly embarrassed. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z 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 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 He exchanged an embarrassed look with Fadi, who grinned in return. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z I’m embarrassed by how much my heart leaps. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z “I’m just kind of embarrassed. I can pick a suit out by myself.” October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z The woman turns a little red and looks embarrassed. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z She broke out laughing, so loudly I was embarrassed. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z Mrs. Kay, embarrassed by my outburst, looks down, pulling her ear. Black Brother, Black Brother 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z 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 They were clumsy, but too selfless now to be embarrassed. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 And, naturally, he wouldn’t rest until I’d admitted why I was embarrassed. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z 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 Old Chao and Theresa were stiff with each other, embarrassed in front of Helen. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z “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 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 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 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 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 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 would say it was an embarrassed silence, but I seemed to be the only one embarrassed. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z The ghost looked embarrassed and took his seat. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z 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 Grandpop bit down on his bottom lip, like he was embarrassed. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z 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 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 Fighting with tears in their eyes and embarrassed for being babies who cry. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z It occurs to me that maybe he’s not embarrassed about his family. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z “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 She felt embarrassed, collapsing like some fairy-tale damsel, but her energy was gone. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z He smiled, looking a little embarrassed for her. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z 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 I was too embarrassed to admit I had forgotten, so I drew a name from my head. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z But I didn’t feel embarrassed or helpless or singled out. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z “Because you have nothing to feel embarrassed about.” Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 But he didn’t dress right, so I was embarrassed by him. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z 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 He fell to all fours and, tossing his head, broke off from her gaze as though embarrassed. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z 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 I sat there for a while, embarrassed, wishing I were alone, but also terrified. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z 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 Cole felt embarrassed but did not push her away. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z 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 There was an embarrassed shuffling in the ranks of the listeners. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z 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 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 Their noisy presences, of two different kinds, embarrassed us in this field of earnest, quiet work. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 If they were embarrassed for me, no one made a motion or mouthed a reproach. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z But then I feel embarrassed that “nice” feels like such a foreign concept. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z 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 No need to be ashamed or embarrassed since suicide isn’t involved. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Stung by the rebuke, the spectators would look momentarily embarrassed and quiet down for a few minutes. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z 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 Now she felt embarrassed, having to tell him. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 Then it dawned on her: of course, Frank was embarrassed. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “He’s fainted. He gets embarrassed easily. Run for some water, Lurvy!” Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z “Kind of a secret,” he said, looking embarrassed. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z 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 “You do realize every kid is embarrassed of their parents, right?” Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z 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 giggled excitedly, rather embarrassed, flushed though, very pleased. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z 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 Mina hangs up the receiver and looks slightly embarrassed. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 “Yes, I know,” Morrow said, looking a bit embarrassed. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z 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 He introduced his crew; each made a small speech and was embarrassed by the thunderous applause. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 “Oh,” I said, relieved, but now embarrassed that I had misheard him. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z The captain shrugs, like he’s embarrassed to mention the price. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z When Bobby embarrassedly showed her his room, she couldn’t believe the way he lived. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 I’m a little embarrassed by Coach’s introduction, but I’m also a little proud. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z It was hard to be embarrassed by him. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z 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 Baachan’s head dipped as if she was embarrassed by the compliment. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z 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 Gordon didn't speak much either, so maybe he felt embarrassed too. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z I’m on the back foot already, embarrassed, ashamed. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 “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 clears his throat a little, as if embarrassed. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z I remember feeling so embarrassed of my pop, man. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z I was embarrassed that we didn’t have tables or chairs. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Whenever they laughed at me I would feel embarrassed and would cry. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 “Focus!” he rumbled, and I jumped to my feet, embarrassed. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z I wasn’t embarrassed—many names were called that morning. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z 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 “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 All I know is, you shouldn’t feel embarrassed. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 Fang was always sort of embarrassed, but pleased, by the gifts from my mom. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z I blush and lick my ice cream cone, a little embarrassed, but mostly happy. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z And all I feel is embarrassed right now. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z “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 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 started to say but got too embarrassed to finish. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z 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 “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 It embarrassed me to say this and I wished I hadn’t. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z I realized, a little embarrassed, that I’d never actually hugged my dad before. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z It feels like fire is licking at my skin, I’m so embarrassed. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 “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 “I’m doing a presentation in history,” I said, then sat down, embarrassed. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z I began to feel embarrassed that I hadn't asserted more control during the encounter. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z My dad made a funny embarrassed face like, “Excuse me, princess,” and I laughed. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z “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 told Kami that what we were witnessing was private, and that Emily would be embarrassed by it tomorrow. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z 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 was too embarrassed to say thank-you and gave her another nod. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z He laughed in an embarrassed sort of way. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z If I’ve embarrassed myself in front of an actual nice man. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z 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 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 And even though I’m embarrassed, I’m not angry at Jamie for laughing. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z 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 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 She felt embarrassed and awkward, like she’d accidentally stepped on someone’s foot. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z I dropped my fists, embarrassed to be caught swinging into midair. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z He was quiet, and I was embarrassed because I felt I shouldn’t have said that. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z 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 He gave her a quick embarrassed peck and then forced her beside him again. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 I was sort of embarrassed that I thought that Carrot Squash was a food. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z 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 He lets his head hang low as if he's embarrassed. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “Shut up, Justin,” I say, a little embarrassed, as I push out of my friends’ embrace. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z 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 They both stood, embarrassed, looking at their feet. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z She was smiling in a pleased but embarrassed manner. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z I swallow, embarrassed that he caught me gaping, and close my mouth. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Anyways, I’m sitting alone, feeling embarrassed and dumb. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z 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 I was embarrassed and also laughing so hard, I was about to cry. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z 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 I jumped up, feeling unexpectedly embarrassed, grabbed my things, and disappeared. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z “I like them baggy,” I said, embarrassed, and pulled them up. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z 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 But he did think she was beautiful, a fact that suddenly embarrassed him. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Mr. van Daan went first, then Father, but Mother was too embarrassed. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z What a welcome this was, thought Lupita, feeling awkward and embarrassed. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z Jay looked embarrassed, but the other boy spoke up. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Big Ma might have been embarrassed—I wasn’t sure—and fled into the kitchen. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z 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 Too scared to be embarrassed, we step off the riverbank. Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z 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 He would not explain, and he seemed embarrassed to have mentioned this in the first place. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z “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 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 Well, I was embarrassed for a minute, but then I said, ‘No. I’m Methodist.’ Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 But people rambled on, and sometimes they wept, which embarrassed him. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Looking back up at Dadi, I smiled, feeling a tad embarrassed. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Twig’s embarrassed about her name, so she doesn’t bother correcting anyone. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “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 Mrs. Trepid felt embarrassed that the girl could sense that she couldn’t afford the dress. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z I don’t even know what she has to be embarrassed about. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z “Please...” sighs Guarino, as if embarrassed at the sight of money. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 I never figured out if they was embarrassed or angry, but most people adjusted. Tears of a Tiger 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z For some reason that he didn’t understand, he felt slightly embarrassed. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z Only the Buckeye cracked a crooked, embarrassed smile. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 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 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 He seems almost embarrassed to be asking me the question. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z His face breaks out into an embarrassed grin. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z “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 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 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 He smiled, a bit embarrassed, as if he had been thinking about something sentimental, something weak. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z He looked confused, or embarrassed, or surprised, or maybe even mad. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z 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 “I feel like you're embarrassed by me,” she says, her eyes beginning to pool once more. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 “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 She waved and the soldier smiled embarrassedly and gave a wave of his hand. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z I didn’t know enough to be embarrassed then, but I definitely am now. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z 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 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 “Okay,” I said, and we left, embarrassed and confused. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z I felt embarrassed and stupid as I backed away through all the dressed-up dancers. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z 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 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 The old man roared with contemptuous merriment at Nately’s look of embarrassed surprise. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z 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 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 “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 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 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 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 At the sound of my voice, she looked vaguely embarrassed. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z 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 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 “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 Though she appeared embarrassed, she asked me in. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z She smiled wickedly at my father, who appeared a little embarrassed. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Her arm brushed against his; tingles shot across his skin, and he felt mortally embarrassed. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z “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 turned my face to conceal a slightly embarrassed blush at the compliment. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z But I can tell he’s just as embarrassed. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z “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 They looked, embarrassed with a new silence, at the steaming coffee he had in one hand. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 It was friendly and honest and slightly embarrassed. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 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 He put his hand on my shoulder again embarrassedly. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z I’m still embarrassed, but I nod and say, “So what do I do?” The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z 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 I still didn't quite understand that part, and just thinking about it made me embarrassed. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 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 He was going to hide until after I’d signed for the groceries, I was going to be the one who got embarrassed. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z He turned away, embarrassed, hating to listen to those things. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z She smiled and felt a little embarrassed because she was talking with her mouth full. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z 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 I think she was embarrassed that we were holding hands. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z He looked embarrassed, but he didn’t say anything. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He was angry and embarrassed, but above all things, he was uneasy. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Mrs. Olinski replied, "Not at the moment," and managed an embarrassed smile. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z “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 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 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 Ivy shook her head and looked away, embarrassed. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 Nina had stomped off, pride smarting, embarrassed by the tears filling her eyes. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z “Were you embarrassed when I was selected for Birthmother?” she asked them. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “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 “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 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 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 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 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 Koffi was embarrassed to realize the thing she hadn’t recognized was happiness. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z 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 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 I want to answer, but I’m too embarrassed. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z The chaplain nodded to himself as though deciding the argument and lapsed into embarrassed silence. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z I blush, totally embarrassed that I even thought about curtsying to Mrs. Hameed. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z 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 He was so embarrassed and he talked so fast that he started talking French. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 nodded, suddenly embarrassed, but I wasn’t sure why. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z “Whatever,” I say, embarrassed that he read my mind. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 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 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 She was afraid to talk—not just because she was embarrassed. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z 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’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 "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 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 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 I hung back when I saw him, momentarily embarrassed. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z “Gnome sex!” he said, which embarrassed me completely, but still, I laughed. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z 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 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 was horribly embarrassed, feeling that my life had somehow been full of nameless wrong, an unatonable guilt. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 A blush spread across Horatio’s face, for my speaking of the woes of marriage embarrassed him. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z He wasn’t smiling anymore, but he didn’t look embarrassed or guilt-ridden either. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z Had she known somebody was watching her from behind, I'm sure she would have been embarrassed. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z Most of us would be embarrassed by all this, especially at Morrie’s age. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z "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 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 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 Reading my own words embarrassed the hell out me. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z 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 The question must have embarrassed him, because I’ve never seen him so red before. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 He looked up at me, embarrassed and a little pale under his dark complexion. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Thomas looked around one more time, embarrassed, confused, angry. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z 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 “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 Because they were embarrassed to try and be articulate. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He saw the wet streak on his cheek and looked away, embarrassed. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z She paused, feeling silly, a little embarrassed she’d said too much. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Becoming embarrassed by the presence of these insects, he took control measures in his own hands. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z He turned away embarrassed when he noticed that I had seen him. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z I felt kind of embarrassed all of a sudden. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z 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 I tell myself not to look guilty or embarrassed so that no one asks me what’s wrong. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z When he noticed Koffi was watching them, he made himself stop, looking distinctly embarrassed. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z 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 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 She sounded embarrassed, and to be honest, I was pretty embarrassed too. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z 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 He closed his eyes and shook his head, like he was embarrassed. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z Rose walks back to us then, a little embarrassed, I think. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 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 How could she have embarrassed her sister-in-law that way? Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 was embarrassed by their lack of education. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 Papa was embarrassed and didn’t know what to say. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z She just embarrassed me in front of the whole class. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z “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 “What do you have to be embarrassed about?” Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z Maybe she was embarrassed it took so many years. The House on Mango Street 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 But Holly pulled her feet back like she was embarrassed by her sneakers. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z I was embarrassed, but it was good to hear him laugh again. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z Our eyes meet and he looks embarrassed, like he’s revealed more than he meant to. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 was sad, embarrassed, but a little proud that I had been honest. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z 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 “I’m not embarrassed; they just don’t know you like I do.” Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z “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 He looked embarrassed and stared at his feet. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 Just saying it makes me shy and embarrassed. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z 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 “I remember you were so embarrassed,” Dad murmurs. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z 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 When teachers remind students of this, they are embarrassed. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 The women smile, but then cover their mouths, embarrassed. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “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 I wondered if Claire felt as embarrassed as I had while Mom was feeding me. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Things that before would have made me embarrassed or squeamish were now routinely handled. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 Maxie finally raised her head, but this time I looked away, embarrassed. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z 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 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 And I'm too full of happiness to be embarrassed that I made them do this. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z 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 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 Stevie was so embarrassed that he almost matched their joke with the real thing. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z “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 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 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 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 She was the only one I could cry in front of and not be embarrassed. Tears of a Tiger 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 “You must be embarrassed about it,” he said. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z 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 looked reluctant and puzzled and a little bit embarrassed. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z "But I do love you. I'm not embarrassed about it." Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z 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 The experience left her shaken and embarrassed, but her skin eventually cleared up. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z For once, I’m not embarrassed to be crying. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 Liyana’s flowered raggedy underpants fell to the floor and she scooped them up, embarrassed. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Lefty noticed their metal lunch pails and, embarrassed by his paper sack, held it behind him. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 She kissed his faceplate then looked away, embarrassed. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Like she hadn’t embarrassed Dimple enough in front of Rishi already. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z “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 can't think why I am telling you all this," she said, embarrassed. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 “You know, Turner” she said quietly, “you may have embarrassed your father.” Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z “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 “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 “Oh. Yeah,” he agrees, like he’s embarrassed to be a hallucination. Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z 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 I kneeled with my back to my parents so none of us felt embarrassed. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 We walked in silence — a furious, embarrassed silence on my part — to his car. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z I stare down at my plate, embarrassed I didn’t know that. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z Prosper scratched himself behind the ear, still looking embarrassed. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 Looking at it made me wince, but JoJo was done being embarrassed by it. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 Second, his desire to see me embarrassed as thoroughly as possible. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z 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 "Look, I'm sorry," I said, feeling somewhere between embarrassed and satisfied. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z 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 swallow, embarrassed by the question, “... looked after by someone else?” The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Lovey stood there obviously embarrassed as people walked by watching me act ridiculous. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z 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 “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 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 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 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 She gives us an embarrassed smile when I dangle the earring in front of her. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z Fadi knew his father had to be furious, and embarrassed in front of the others. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z Sim had the decency to look embarrassed enough for all of us. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z But 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 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 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 “He’s a bit loony, isn’t he ?” The chaplain’s smile was embarrassed. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z 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 She shushed me, like she was embarrassed even though there wasn’t anybody around. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z 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 Probably because she was so embarrassed about not being cool. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z 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 Can there be a translation by this God all strong and embarrassed, all awkward and kind? The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 I was so offended and embarrassed, I cried. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z “No,” she replied quickly, too embarrassed to admit that they were hers. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 He blushed, and his sincere compliment almost embarrassed me too. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z I nod, her kiss making me embarrassed but also weirdly happy. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z “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 If I spent my nights sobbing into my pillow, I would be a little embarrassed too. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z 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 “I had trouble parallel parking,” I said, feeling embarrassed. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 Juanita, probably embarrassed at her tears, stormed out of the room. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z 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’d never been embarrassed about having an imaginary friend until that moment. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Others looked away quickly when I met their eyes, as if embarrassed to be caught staring. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z “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 “You should be proud to speak Spanish, not embarrassed about it.” The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z 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 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 “Yeah, well, she’s always been embarrassed by me. Why not give her a good reason?” Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 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 I could tell Chris was embarrassed, but even he knew it was funny. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 felt embarrassed, being told insect morals by my baby sister. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 “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 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 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 Mother had raised her voice a little, and Mr. Potato Head looked embarrassed. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 was so embarrassed he said, “I’m sorry,” to my mom. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z 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 “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 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 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 “Just something I heard once,” Kote said to fill the silence, obviously embarrassed. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 “Why would a king be talking with a shepherd?” the boy asked, awed and embarrassed. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 “I was going to die there—” she broke off, embarrassed. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I was now embarrassed and realized that maybe stopping wasn’t the best thing to do. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z I was so embarrassed I think she felt bad. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 He scrutinized Meggie so thoroughly she felt quite embarrassed and didn’t know where to look. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z The quiet but authoritative words caused an embarrassed shuffling from the Council Elders. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 The girl flushed, embarrassed even at this commonplace courtesy. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z "I tripped on the way home. Landed hard," Fatima explained, still a little embarrassed. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z 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 “Good game,” he said, obviously embarrassed for me. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z “I... I was just embarrassed and didn’t know what to do.” Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 I was a little embarrassed because I thought he was someone I should remember. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z “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 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 “I couldn’t carry it and him,” said Jonathan, feeling embarrassed. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 Dylan seemed embarrassed but let the rhymes fly anyway. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z “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 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 Jam stopped as well and dropped her head, embarrassed. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z 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 Why did I feel embarrassed to tell her? It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z “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 “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 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 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 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 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 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 He’s going to be disappointed or maybe embarrassed. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z 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 I dropped my gaze, embarrassed, and that's when I saw it. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z 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 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 Nailer wasn’t sure why, but he liked to see her embarrassed. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 She don’t care if she done embarrassed me again. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z “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 The Colonel smiled, and then I realized, he wasn’t embarrassed of his mom at all. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z The man backed off, embarrassed by her boldness, and Stanton continued with her remarks. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z 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 I wasn’t sure why I was embarrassed to say this out loud. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 “Sorry,” said the peculiar young man, in a deep, deep voice, embarrassed. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z I’m embarrassed and yet really happy from all their praise. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 Then she looks at me, probably a little embarrassed. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z Arturo glared at me, and I looked away from him, embarrassed by my impatience. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z 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 I averted my gaze, embarrassed by what she must be thinking. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z 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 so embarrassed I told her that Chinese people were not allowed to shop there. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 I am embarrassed to say I had not expected such diversity. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 He felt faintly embarrassed for the old man. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z 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 I am now deeply embarrassed, because I don’t know. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z I felt awkward, embarrassed, called upon to say something. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 “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 I was embarrassed; others were turning to stare. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 blushed, embarrassed to say the words aloud. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z 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 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 He was so embarrassed he was rude again. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 Laughing embarrassedly, we struggled out of their hands and kept after the coins. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 I wondered, too, if I had embarrassed him with my outburst. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z I didn’t want him feeling embarrassed or defensive for finally acknowledging his son. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z 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 “Well,” she said, her eyes flickering as if she was embarrassed by his sudden gloom. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z 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 Ken and Toby came first, looking slightly embarrassed to be visiting where a girl lived. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 The funny thing was, I didn’t feel embarrassed. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Ray sighed, clearly disappointed and embarrassed by his brother. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z She seemed so embarrassed and she hustled her mother out. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 She looked at first relieved, then confused and embarrassed. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Big Ma seemed mad, embarrassed, and tickled all at once. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z 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 Each time I was caught, I was slightly embarrassed. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 I looked away embarrassed, staring into the rapidly growing crowd. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z I was deeply embarrassed and ashamed, even though I had done nothing wrong. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z “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 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 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 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 She wanted to feel righteous and strong instead of embarrassed and betrayed. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z 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 Then, a shy, embarrassed look came on her face. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 She pointed and smiled, and I just smiled back, a little embarrassed. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z “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 She smiled, a little embarrassed for Madame Lawrence, who’d missed something so obvious. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z I’m suddenly embarrassed about how badly I behaved during our history project. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z 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 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 Camilla was nervous—embarrassed, maybe, by the way Henry was acting. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z 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 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 Men killed, and died, because they were embarrassed not to. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z From the embarrassed look on his face I guessed why and blurted out, “Can’t you read?” Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z 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 He said it quietly, embarrassed even in front of himself. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z 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 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 She stops searching through her pocketbook and folds it closed, embarrassed. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z 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 His voice was soft; he spoke as if he was embarrassed about something. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 was simultaneously embarrassed and deeply envious of my friend. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z She is always apologizing to white people, which makes me feel embarrassed. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z 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 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 I was so freaked out it didn’t even occur to me to be embarrassed. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 know,” Annabeth and I said at the same time, which embarrassed me even more. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z “Are you really that embarrassed from taking a little fall?” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The way she said that, it seemed like she was embarrassed. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 "I know," he said, flashing an embarrassed smirk. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Maybe mentioning how the way she embarrassed that dude that day was hilarious. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z She was too embarrassed to say she didn’t, so she remained silent. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z Father was cheerfully at ease in the whiteman clothes, while Mother seemed embarrassed. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I thought maybe he was embarrassed to be caught doing the dishes. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z They say that Rachel will be self-conscious and embarrassed and it’s all my fault. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 I’m embarrassed and miserable and I wish I didn’t disappoint them so much. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Hand Clap looked embarrassed when we all laughed. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 “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 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 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 The breeze looks away—almost embarrassed at having watched—and I’m left there, standing. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z 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 Even though he was embarrassed, he still defended himself. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z “No one here is embarrassed of their gift,” Miss Peregrine said. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Heat rises to my face, and suddenly I feel embarrassed. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I felt embarrassed and returned to combing out Ruth May’s hair. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “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 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 Even though he didn’t seem upset, I was still embarrassed. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z 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 Mom and Dad were embarrassed and you were embarrassed. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 He scratches behind his ear and looks away, like he’s embarrassed by what he said. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z “Oh,” said Joseph, embarrassed, as he put his hands in his pockets and looked down. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z “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 And maybe she was embarrassed about asking, too? The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z 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 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 “It was like pulling teeth,” Bore returned, slightly embarrassed but pleased with the praise. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 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 “No, not just embarrassed,” I say, serious, my voice still low. Black Brother, Black Brother 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z I feel so embarrassed that I’ve never even thought about any of this. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z 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 “Do you think he’s, like, embarrassed of me?” Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z Then he blushed, embarrassed that he had even thought such a foolish thing. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He wore an embarrassed smile, “This has all worked out against us now.” I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z Perhaps she’s embarrassed about sliding down the stair rail and blames me for encouraging her. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 “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 Luke always felt a little embarrassed for them, showing up like that. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 Whenever he worked the room like this, Park got embarrassed for him. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z He held out his arms, looking away, embarrassed by his body’s weakness. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z 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 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 I felt embarrassed to be seen by our neighbors, especially the girls. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z 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 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 She smile like she embarrassed and set her satchel on the floor. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 want to tell you a story,” she said, “but I’m a little embarrassed about it.” The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z “I would if I could,” he says, embarrassed, some color actually returning to his face. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z But they looked as embarrassed as I did. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 Joaquin looked both confused and embarrassed by the whole situation as he nodded. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He wasn’t paying attention to her embarrassed explanation about the bathroom. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 I couldn’t be shy or embarrassed about my needs. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z That he had not been thinking of getting away embarrassed him. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 "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 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 “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 “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 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 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 was relieved and a little embarrassed at getting into such a flurry. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z I found myself embarrassed at the smells emanating from my mother. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z Hanako felt embarrassed just thinking about walking around in those clothes! A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z 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 He was embarrassed for Mentor, that he must make such a confession of his own idiocy. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z 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 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 Perhaps she was embarrassed to have a girl yelling rudely at her across a public thoroughfare. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z 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 I was a little embarrassed to tell him. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z And there was a boy standing beside the mom, looking embarrassed but protective. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z “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 “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 I looked down at my feet, embarrassed at all her praise. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z And these caused men to laugh with embarrassed uneasiness. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 I’d always suspected as much, and it embarrassed me to have it confirmed. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z 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 We got very embarrassed at school when the rags came loose and their contents fell out in clumps and grains. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 He gave Annabeth an embarrassed look, as if realizing he wasn’t helping team morale. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z I was embarrassed to be so broken in front of all these new Indians. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z “Stop being a baby, Tristan,” I said, 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 On the inside, I was so embarrassed, I could barely look up from my shoes. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z 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 “I remember being so embarrassed about having friends over to my house.” Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z 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 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 His face is as red as mine feels, but he’s not crying—he just looks embarrassed. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z 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 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 But I wasn’t about to get embarrassed like that. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z “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 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 “Say—what happened to Curley’s han’?” There was an embarrassed silence. Of Mice and Men 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z I admired that so much, because everything embarrassed me, and that hurt me. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z “The wreck of the canoe...left us seriously embarrassed,” said Rondon. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z 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 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 His tirade seemed to have left him spent and slightly embarrassed. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “I can see hollows,” I said, a little embarrassed. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z "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 Whenever we asked our parents about it, they would glance at each other, embarrassed. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 “I asked her if she had ever seen a fairy,” Ash said, feeling somewhat embarrassed. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 |
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