embarrassed

(verb) cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious. Synonyms: embarrass, abash.

(verb) hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of. Synonyms: obstruct, blockade, block, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass. Examples: "His brother blocked him at every turn."

(adj) feeling or caused to feel uneasy and self-conscious. Synonyms: abashed, chagrined. Examples: "Felt abashed at the extravagant praise." "Chagrined at the poor sales of his book." "Was embarrassed by her child's tantrums."

(adj) made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride. Synonyms: humiliated, mortified. Examples: "Too embarrassed to say hello to his drunken father on the street." "Humiliated that his wife had to go out to work." "Felt mortified by the comparison with her sister."