ASHAMED


Meaning of ASHAMED in English

adjective

humiliated or disconcerted usually by feelings of guilt, disgrace, or impropriety

ashamed of her brother's noisy boasting

Synonyms: chagrined, mortified, shamed

Related Word: abashed, discomfited, embarrassed; abased, humbled, humiliated; abject, hangdog, mean; contrite, penitent, repentant

Idioms: unable to show one's face

Contrasted words: arrogant, assured, overbearing, self-assured; vain, vainglorious

Antonyms: proud

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