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ashamed

UK
/əˈʃeɪmd/
US
/əˈʃeɪmd/

Translations

ashamedpast participle
UK
/əˈʃeɪmd/
US
/əˈʃeɪmd/
Originally the past participle of the verb ‘ashame’; now functions adjectivally.
Ashamed, he could not meet her eyes.
Honteux, il ne pouvait pas soutenir son regard.
Synonyms
embarrassed
humiliated
mortified
abashed
chagrined
sheepish
discomfited
contrite
penitent
shamefaced
ashamedadjective
more ashamed
Comp.
most ashamed
Super.
UK
/əˈʃeɪmd/
US
/əˈʃeɪmd/
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.
Synonyms
contrite
guilty
humiliated
disgraced
abashed
regretful
embarrassed
Antonyms
proud
unashamed

Definitions

ashamedpast participle
Serving as the past participle of the verb ‘ashame’; describing someone who feels shame.
Ashamed, he could not meet her eyes.
ashamedadjective
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.
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