Collocations for "ashamed"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "ashamed" in context.
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ashamed
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adj
- [am, feel] ashamed of my [actions, behavior, words, past]
- there is no reason to [be, feel] ashamed!
- don't be ashamed!
- (should) never be ashamed of [who you are, crying]
- never be ashamed of your [job, family, past]
- should be ashamed of what you've done
- you should be ashamed of yourself!
- Aren't you ashamed (of yourself)?
- Why should I feel ashamed?
- I am ashamed to admit that
- and I'm not ashamed to [admit, tell you, say] (that)
- am ashamed of myself (for)
- am ashamed for (not) [having, saying, doing]
- am ashamed that I didn't [have]
- felt ashamed that he [had, hadn't]
- feel ashamed when I think [how I, about]
- [was, felt] ashamed about [having]
- would [be, feel] ashamed if I were you
- have never [been, felt] so ashamed [before, in my life]
- am a little ashamed that
- I'm so ashamed
- was terribly ashamed
- ashamed to be seen with me
- ashamed and [embarrassed, humiliated]
'ashamed' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):