Pronunciation

/əˈʃeɪmd/

Definitions

• Adjective: Feeling or expressing a sense of guilt, embarrassment, or humiliation because one has done something wrong or is blamed for something. For example: “She was ashamed of her behavior.”
• Verb: To feel or show shame or guilt about something. For example: “He was ashamed after realizing his mistake.”

Phrases

• “Be ashamed of something” implies disapproval or regret for an action or quality.
• “Feeling ashamed” describes a state of self-consciousness or remorse.
• “Save yourself from shame” means to avoid public humiliation or disgrace.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The boy felt ashamed when he was caught lying to his teacher.”
• Verb: “After winning the race, he couldn’t help but feel ashamed of his past failures.”
• “She was ashamed to admit her mistakes in front of her friends.”

Synonyms

• Ashamed (also used as a comparative form, e.g., more ashamed)
• Humiliated
• Embarrassed
• Guilty
• Humiliated
• Ashen-faced
• Apologetic

Antonyms

• Proud
• Confident
• Unashamed
• Unembarrassed
• Indifferent