ashamed

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/əˈʃeɪmd/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/əˈʃeɪmd/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(ə shāmd)


ashamed
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Sense: Adjective: feeling embarrassed or guilty
Synonyms:
embarrassed Collocations, humiliated, shamefaced, mortified, red-faced, blushing, abashed, shamed, demeaned, uncomfortable Collocations, conscience-stricken, discomforted, humbled, with egg on your face (slang), self-conscious, crestfallen, hangdog, feeling like a jackass (vulgar), taken down a peg, looking foolish, unable to show your face, guilty Collocations
Antonyms:
unashamed, shameless, proud Collocations, smug Collocations, confident Collocations, unapologetic, not sorry, boastful


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