Embarrassed vs Timid - What's the difference?
embarrassed | timid |
Having a feeling of shameful discomfort.
(embarrass)
Lacking in courage or confidence.
*{{quote-book, year=1963, author=(Margery Allingham), title=(The China Governess)
, chapter=19
As adjectives the difference between embarrassed and timid
is that embarrassed is having a feeling of shameful discomfort while timid is timid; shy.As a verb embarrassed
is (embarrass).embarrassed
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- After returning from the pool, Aleshia felt significantly better, though she was still slightly embarrassed .
Derived terms
* embarrassedlyVerb
(head)timid
English
Adjective
(er)citation, passage=When Timothy and Julia hurried up the staircase to the bedroom floor, where a considerable commotion was taking place, Tim took Barry Leach with him. […]. The captive made no resistance and came not only quietly but in a series of eager little rushes like a timid dog on a choke chain.}}