Enter the word for search

ashamed

/əˈʃeɪmd/

ashamedpast participle

/əˈʃeɪmd/

Originally the past participle of the verb ‘ashame’; now functions adjectivally.

Translations

honteux

Ashamed, he could not meet her eyes.

Honteux, il ne pouvait pas soutenir son regard.

Definitions

Serving as the past participle of the verb ‘ashame’; describing someone who feels shame.

Ashamed, he could not meet her eyes.

Synonyms

ashamedadjective

more ashamed

Comp.

most ashamed

Super.

/əˈʃeɪmd/

Translations

honteux

She felt ashamed of her behavior at the party.

Elle avait honte de son comportement à la fête.

Additional translations

gênéSens plus courant avec l’idée d’embarras ou de retenue.

Definitions

Feeling embarrassed or guilty because of one's actions, characteristics, or associations.

She felt ashamed of her behavior at the party.

Reluctant to do something through fear of embarrassment or humiliation.

He was too ashamed to ask for help with his homework.

Synonyms

Antonyms