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shamed
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more ashamed
Superlative
most ashamed
1
feeling embarrassed or sorry about one's actions, characteristics, or circumstances
- She felt ashamed of her behavior at the party, realizing she had acted inappropriately.
- He felt ashamed of lying to his parents about his grades, knowing he had betrayed their trust.
- They felt ashamed of their ignorance, realizing they had unintentionally hurt someone's feelings.
- He was ashamed, feeling like he had let down his family.
- She felt deeply ashamed, realizing she had hurt her friend's feelings.
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2
having a feeling of embarrassment that makes someone unwilling to face others or admit something
- She was ashamed to speak up after making a mistake.
- He felt ashamed to return the borrowed item late.
- I'm ashamed to show my report card to my parents.
- They were too ashamed to ask for directions.
- He was ashamed to admit he needed help.
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