/Sounds like 'PEH-nah HAY-nay'/
The embarrassment one feels when witnessing something ridiculous or shameful that another person does, even if that person doesn't care. This type of embarrassment can be worse than one's own.
Example
"It embarrasses me to see him dance at parties."
"I'm embarrassed by that scene in the movie."
Regional synonyms:
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/Sounds like 'PEH-nah HAY-nay'/
The embarrassment one feels when witnessing something ridiculous or shameful that another person does, even if that person doesn't care. This type of embarrassment can be worse than one's own.
Example
"It embarrasses me to see him dance at parties."
"I'm embarrassed by that scene in the movie."
Regional synonyms: