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Collocations for embarrassed - adj.

1. shy/awkward/ashamed

VERBS

be, feel, look, seem, sound | become

ADV.

acutely, deeply, excruciatingly, extremely, highly, particularly, really, terribly, very | almost | a bit, faintly, a little, quite, rather, slightly, somewhat
He looked a bit embarrassed.
clearly, obviously, visibly

PREP.

about
She''s embarrassed about her height.
at
He felt acutely embarrassed at being the centre of attention.
by
She seemed almost embarrassed by her own outburst.
for
His colour had risen and Isobel felt embarrassed for him.

2. not having any money

VERBS

be

ADV.

financially

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