Main Entry: ashamed

Pronunciation: \ə-ˈshāmd\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English āscamod, past participle of āscamian to shame, from ā- (perfective prefix) + scamian to shame — more at abide, shame

Date: before 12th century

1 a : feeling shame, guilt, or disgrace b : feeling inferior or unworthy
2 : restrained by anticipation of shame <was ashamed to beg>

— asham·ed·ly \-ˈshā-məd-lē\ adverb