embarrassed; awkward; can't figure out
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesverb
to feel awkward; to lose face; cannot get over the embarrassment
Describes the feeling of embarrassment or awkwardness in social situations, often worrying about losing face.
I wanted to criticize him to his face, but was afraid he would feel awkward.
Apologizing in front of so many people made him feel a bit embarrassed.
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He knew he was wrong, but couldn't bring himself to admit it face to face.
verb
to feel embarrassed; to be too shy to do something
Describes hesitation to do something due to shyness or concern for propriety.
If you have any opinions, just speak up; don't be shy about it.
We should help classmates who are in difficulty; what's embarrassing about that?
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The child is too shy to ask strangers for directions.
verb
to be unable to figure out; to not work out; to get stuck
dialectRegional usage (dialect), referring to being unable to solve a problem or get past a mental block.
I just can't figure this matter out; come help me analyze it.
There's a knot in his heart that he can't untie.
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I can't grasp this logic; it doesn't make sense to me.