ASHAMED


Meaning of ASHAMED in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ə-ˈshāmd ]

adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English āscamod, past participle of āscamian to shame, from ā- (perfective prefix) + scamian to shame — more at abide , shame

Date: before 12th century

1.

a. : feeling shame, guilt, or disgrace

b. : feeling inferior or unworthy

2. : restrained by anticipation of shame

was ashamed to beg

• asham·ed·ly -ˈshā-məd-lē adverb

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.