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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    humiliated embarrassed mortified ashamed chastened abject crestfallen disheartened discomfited dismayed disappointed disillusioned deflated crushed defeated demoralized dispirited downcast forlorn gloomy dejected despondent hopeless despairing distressed upset perturbed troubled worried anxious fearful apprehensive self-conscious sheepish guilty remorseful repentant contrite penitent

    Meaning of Abashed

    The primary meaning of the word "abashed" is feeling embarrassed or ashamed.

    Definitions

    • Feeling embarrassed or ashamed, often in a way that makes someone look or feel foolish
    • * Made to feel embarrassed or ashamed, often in a way that makes someone look or feel foolish

    Etymology of Abashed

    The word "abashed" has its roots in the Old French word "abashier," which means to confound or dismay, and is derived from the words "a" (to) and "bahir" (to astonish or confound)
    Historically, the word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe feelings of embarrassment, shame, or humiliation

    Example Uses

    • She looked abashed when her friends teased her about her mistake
    • * He felt abashed when he realized he had forgotten his wife's birthday
    • * The company's CEO was left abashed after the scandal was made public

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    proud confident self-assured unapologetic unrepentant defiant bold fearless shameless guiltless carefree lighthearted cheerful jubilant triumphant victorious elated exhilarated thrilled delighted pleased satisfied content complacent smug self-satisfied

    Related Nouns

    humiliation embarrassment shame guilt remorse regret penitence contrition repentance apology confession atonement expiation shamefulness guiltiness embarrassment abasement degradation mortification chagrin dismay disappointment disillusionment deflation defeat demoralization

    Related Verbs

    embarrass humiliate shame mortify chasten abase degrade demean belittle deflate disappoint disillusion crush defeat demoralize dishearten discomfit dismay perturb trouble worry distress upset appall horrify

    Related Adjectives

    embarrassed humiliated ashamed guilty remorseful repentant contrite penitent abject crestfallen disheartened discomfited dismayed disappointed disillusioned deflated crushed defeated demoralized dispirited downcast forlorn gloomy dejected despondent hopeless despairing distressed upset perturbed troubled worried anxious fearful apprehensive