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ashamed
a·shamed A0457500 (ə-shāmd′)adj.1. Feeling shame or guilt: Are you ashamed for having lied?2. Feeling inferior, inadequate, or embarrassed: ashamed of my torn coat.3. Reluctant through fear of humiliation or shame: ashamed to ask for help.
[Middle English, from Old English āsceamod, past participle of āsceamian, to feel shame : ā-, intensive pref. + sceamian, to feel shame.]
a·sham′ed·ly (ə-shā′mĭd-lē) adv.ashamed (əˈʃeɪmd) adj (usually postpositive) 1. overcome with shame, guilt, or remorse2. (foll by of) suffering from feelings of inferiority or shame in relation to (a person, thing, or deed)3. (foll by to) unwilling through fear of humiliation, shame, etc[Old English āscamod, past participle of āscamian to shame, from scamu shame] ashamedly adva•shamed (əˈʃeɪmd)
adj. 1. feeling shame; distressed or embarrassed by feelings of guilt, foolishness, or disgrace. 2. unwilling or restrained because of fear of shame, ridicule, or disapproval: They were ashamed to show their work. [before 1000; orig. past participle of Middle English ashamen to be ashamed, Old English āscamian] a•sham′ed•ly, adv. ashamed embarrassed">embarrassed1. 'ashamed'If you are ashamed, you feel sorry about something you did wrong. He upset Dad, and he feels a bit ashamed.They were ashamed to admit that they had lied.You say that someone is ashamed of something, or ashamed of themselves. Jen feels ashamed of the lies she told.I was ashamed of myself for getting so angry.It's nothing to be ashamed of.2. 'embarrassed'If you are embarrassed, you are worried that people will laugh at you or think you are foolish. He looked a bit embarrassed when he noticed his mistake.She had been too embarrassed to ask her friends.You say that someone is embarrassed by something or embarrassed about it. He seemed embarrassed by the question.I felt really embarrassed about singing in public.Be Careful!
Don't use 'of' in sentences like these. Don't say, for example, 'He seemed embarrassed of the question.' Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. | ashamed - feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse; "are you ashamed for having lied?"; "felt ashamed of my torn coat"penitent, repentant - feeling or expressing remorse for misdeedsunashamed - used of persons or their behavior; feeling no shame |
ashamedadjective1. embarrassed, sorry, guilty, upset, distressed, shy, humbled, humiliated, blushing, self-conscious, red-faced, chagrined, flustered, mortified, sheepish, bashful, prudish, crestfallen, discomfited, remorseful, abashed, shamefaced, conscience-stricken, discountenanced She was ashamed that she looked so shabby.
embarrassed pleased, honoured, satisfied, proud, vain, gratified, unashamed2. reluctant, afraid, embarrassed, scared, unwilling, loath, disinclined Women are often ashamed to admit they are being abused.Translationsashamed (əˈʃeimd) adjective feeling shame. He was ashamed of his bad work, ashamed to admit his mistake, ashamed of himself. 慚愧的 惭愧的，羞耻的 ashamed
Synonyms for ashamedadj embarrassedSynonyms- embarrassed
- sorry
- guilty
- upset
- distressed
- shy
- humbled
- humiliated
- blushing
- self-conscious
- red-faced
- chagrined
- flustered
- mortified
- sheepish
- bashful
- prudish
- crestfallen
- discomfited
- remorseful
- abashed
- shamefaced
- conscience-stricken
- discountenanced
Antonyms- pleased
- honoured
- satisfied
- proud
- vain
- gratified
- unashamed
adj reluctantSynonyms- reluctant
- afraid
- embarrassed
- scared
- unwilling
- loath
- disinclined
Antonyms for ashamedadj feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorseRelated WordsAntonyms |