expression, i-adjective
feel small; feel ashamed; feel inferior
Describes the feeling of being embarrassed or losing face, often because one feels inferior or out of place in a social situation.
See also: 肩身の狭い
立派な家に招かれて、肩身が狭い思いをした。
I felt small when I was invited to such a splendid house.
彼はみんなの前で失敗して肩身が狭そうだった。
He looked ashamed after making a mistake in front of everyone.