The defeat of the proposal was especially embarrassing for Kmart considering the unusual measures the company took to try to win the support it needed.

He said the failed plans were especially embarrassing for firms that make money by providing business advice.

It becomes especially embarrassing if you publicly deny any inspiration when it's painfully clear how much of a copy it is.

Growing up, he was torn about the drawing, especially its one embarrassing token of realness: his glasses.

The rape accusations have been especially embarrassing for the government, which has denied them while acknowledging that some prisoners were tortured.

Mr. Birdal's case may prove especially embarrassing for Turkey because he is well-known in human rights circles around the world.

It should be especially embarrassing to those trying to get re-elected this year by boasting about their experience and effectiveness.

"It was especially embarrassing in front of the West Germans who came to eat there," she said.

These rebellions and attacks can be especially embarrassing and frustrating because they're so public.