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 unworthy2: restrained by anticipation of shame <was ashamed to beg>

— asham·ed·ly \-ˈshā-məd-lē\ adverb