1. 04/28/1304/28/13 anr.tuni@gmail.comanr.tuni@gmail.com
Difference between “Ashamed andDifference between “Ashamed and
Embarrassed”Embarrassed”
Compiled and Voiced byCompiled and Voiced by
Nageswar Rao. ANageswar Rao. A
English TeacherEnglish Teacher
CourtesyCourtesy
Mr. K. V. MadhusudanMr. K. V. Madhusudan
Resource Person (English)Resource Person (English)

2. 04/28/13 anr.tuni@gmail.com
Basically, the word “embarrassed” means having a feeling of emotionalBasically, the word “embarrassed” means having a feeling of emotional
discomfort in front of other people. If we are embarrassed, we have to be indiscomfort in front of other people. If we are embarrassed, we have to be in
front of at least one other person. We cannot be embarrassed if we arefront of at least one other person. We cannot be embarrassed if we are
alone. These situations are usually not so serious.alone. These situations are usually not so serious.
Some example sentences using ”embarrassed” are:Some example sentences using ”embarrassed” are:
I made a big mistake during my presentation yesterday. I was reallyI made a big mistake during my presentation yesterday. I was really
embarrassed.embarrassed.
I was embarrassed in front of my friend last night because I didn’t haveI was embarrassed in front of my friend last night because I didn’t have
enough money to pay for dinner.enough money to pay for dinner.
*It’s important to remember that you shouldn’t say “embarrassing” when*It’s important to remember that you shouldn’t say “embarrassing” when
talking about your personal feeling. We use that when talking about thetalking about your personal feeling. We use that when talking about the
situation. For example:situation. For example:

3. 04/28/13 anr.tuni@gmail.com
On the other hand, “ashamed” means having a feeling of guilt because weOn the other hand, “ashamed” means having a feeling of guilt because we
did something bad intentionally. We can also be ashamed of someone else ifdid something bad intentionally. We can also be ashamed of someone else if
they did something bad intentionally. In this case, the feeling is not aboutthey did something bad intentionally. In this case, the feeling is not about
guilt but about judgment. In both cases, it’s important that the bad thingguilt but about judgment. In both cases, it’s important that the bad thing
was done intentionally. If we cause something bad to happen by accident,was done intentionally. If we cause something bad to happen by accident,
we don’t usually say we are ashamed.we don’t usually say we are ashamed.
Some example sentences using “ashamed” are:Some example sentences using “ashamed” are:
When I was a teenager, I stole money from my parents. I’m really ashamedWhen I was a teenager, I stole money from my parents. I’m really ashamed
of that now.of that now.
Last year, Ramesh stole his co-worker’s idea and told the boss it was his.Last year, Ramesh stole his co-worker’s idea and told the boss it was his.
HeHe
should be ashamed of himself.should be ashamed of himself.
Many people in my country are ashamed of the way the government treatedMany people in my country are ashamed of the way the government treated
the native people a long time ago.the native people a long time ago.

4. 04/28/13 anr.tuni@gmail.com
Visit us at “ayalasomayajula nageswar rao”
For
More videos on Functional & Usage Grammar.
Subscribe to our channel on You Tube