Ashamed definition
Feeling shame because something bad, wrong, or foolish was done.
adjective
Feeling humiliated or embarrassed, as from a sense of inadequacy or inferiority.
adjective
Reluctant through fear of humiliation or shame.
Ashamed to ask for help.
adjective
Reluctant because fearing shame beforehand.
adjective
Feeling inferior, inadequate, or embarrassed.
Ashamed of my torn coat.
adjective
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Feeling shame or guilt.
Are you ashamed for having lied?
adjective
Ashamed is defined as a feeling of not wanting to do something because others may think less of you.
Not admitting to others that you don’t know how to swim is an example of being ashamed.
adjective
The definition of ashamed is feelings of remorse or embarrassment, usually because you did something wrong or foolish.
Being embarrassed after being caught in a lie is an example of being ashamed.
adjective
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Alternative Forms
Alternative Form of ashamed -
asham-d
Origin of ashamed
- Middle English from Old English āsceamod past participle of āsceamian to feel shame ā- intensive pref. sceamian to feel shame
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition