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Use of embarrassed

Posted By: Timothy Chow
Date: Tuesday, 18 August 2015, at 10:08 p.m.

In Response To: Use of embarrased (Bob Koca)

It is a somewhat archaic meaning of the word. The Oxford English Dictionary, for example, says:

1 a. Affected or characterized by obstacles or difficulties; hampered, impeded, hindered. Now rare.

b. Of a road, river, etc.: full of obstructions; blocked. Also: characterized by obstructions.

c. Having or characterized by financial difficulties.

2. Feeling, expressing, or characterized by uncertainty; perplexed, confused, bewildered. Now rare.

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