Meaning
embarrassed; awkward
- feeling shy or uncomfortable
- showing embarrassment
In a sentence
Ero molto imbarazzato davanti a tutti.
I was very embarrassed in front of everyone.
Perché sei così imbarazzata oggi?
Why are you so embarrassed today?
Non sembri imbarazzato per l'errore.
You don't seem embarrassed by the mistake.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| imbarazzato | masculine · singular |
| imbarazzata | feminine · singular |
| imbarazzati | masculine · plural |
| imbarazzate | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use essere imbarazzato, not avere imbarazzo for this meaning.
- False friend: it means embarrassed, not usually pregnant.
- Can describe a person or a smile, silence, look.