Synonyms for
Shamed
Definition
To feel ashamed or guilty about something done or said.
Synonyms & similar words
disgrace
dishonored
hangdog
shame
disgraced
assume
discredited
guilty
dishonor
feign
sham
pretend
shamefaced
honor
affect
dishonour
attaint
dissemble
simulate
embarrassed
humiliated
mortified
chagrined
disgraced
disappointed
abashed
disconcerted
disappointed
guilty
regretful
sorry
contrite
penitent
remorseful
repentant
ashamed
sheepish
timid
shy
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- deeply shamed
- publicly shamed
- ashamed and shamed
- shamed into silence
- shamed by his actions
- feeling shamed
- shamed the nation
Word family
Usage note
While 'shamed' and 'ashamed' are often used interchangeably, 'shamed' typically implies an external source of disgrace or humiliation, whereas 'ashamed' often refers to an internal feeling of guilt or embarrassment.
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Example sentences
- I was shamed for lying to my parents.
- She felt shamed for not standing up for her friend.
- He was shamed by his poor performance in the game.
- I was shamed when my teacher called me out for not listening.
- She was shamed by her behavior at the party last night.
Quotes
I am not ashamed of my past. I am proud of my journey.
Shame is the most powerful, master emotion. It's the fear that we're not good enough.
Shame corrodes the very part of us that believes we are capable of change.