What is the meaning of embarrassed?

verb

• Cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious.
  • synonyms: embarrass, abash
• Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of.
  • usage: "His brother blocked him at every turn"
  • synonyms: obstruct, blockade, block, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass

adjective

• Feeling or caused to feel uneasy and self-conscious.
  • usage: "felt abashed at the extravagant praise"; "chagrined at the poor sales of his book"; "was embarrassed by her child's tantrums"
  • synonyms: abashed, chagrined
• Made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride.
  • usage: "too embarrassed to say hello to his drunken father on the street"; "humiliated that his wife had to go out to work"; "felt mortified by the comparison with her sister"
  • synonyms: humiliated, mortified