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a·shamed

ashamed

pronunciation:
sheImd
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: having feelings of shame, guilt, or embarrassment.
synonyms:
abashed
antonyms:
proud, unabashed
similar words:
blushing, chagrined, cheap, embarrassed, foolish, guilty, hangdog, humbled, mortified, prudish, shamefaced, sheepish
definition 2: reluctant because of the anticipation of shame or embarrassment.
He is ashamed to be seen with her.
similar words:
embarrassed, reluctant, self-conscious
derivation: ashamedly (adv.)