Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Suman felt ashamed and shy about admitting his fault before his boss.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. embarrassed.
The underlined segment ashamed and shy describes a feeling of discomfort or self-consciousness due to guilt or fault.
'Embarrassed' is the most precise single word that combines both shame and shyness in such a context.
Why other options are incorrect:
Option 1: exalted → means joyful or elevated in spirit, opposite in meaning.
Option 2: sad → too general; sadness does not always include shame or shyness.
Option 3: brazen → means shameless or bold, opposite of the intended meaning.