Synonyms for

Ashamed

Verb / ʌˈʃeɪmd / Another word for ashamed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

feeling guilty or embarrassed about something you have done

Synonyms & similar words

unashamed embarrassed guilty humiliated mortified chagrined disgraced dishonored abashed discomfited flustered rattled red-faced shy uncomfortable sorry regretful remorseful contrite penitent apologetic

Synonyms by register

Formal

mortified chagrined disgraced humbled

Informal

embarrassed sheepish red-faced bummed out

Literary

abashed crestfallen ignominious

Antonyms

proud confident bold unashamed brazen fearless assured

Common collocations

  • deeply ashamed
  • ashamed of oneself
  • ashamed to admit
  • ashamed of your actions
  • ashamed of the situation
  • ashamed and embarrassed
  • ashamed by the news

Word family

noun shame
adverb shamefully

Usage note

Ashamed typically implies a feeling of guilt or disgrace for something one has done. It is stronger than simply embarrassed and often carries a moral dimension.

Example sentences

  1. She was ashamed of her grades.
  2. I was ashamed that I had lied to my mom.
  3. He felt ashamed when he realized he had forgotten his friend's birthday.
  4. She was ashamed to admit that she had never read a book in her life.
  5. He was too ashamed to ask for help.

Quotes

  • 'I'm not ashamed of what I am and that I need money.' - Eartha Kitt
  • 'I am not ashamed of who I am. And I am not afraid of who I used to be.' - Unknown
  • 'It's okay to be scared. Being scared means you're about to do something really, really brave.' - Mandy Hale

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