First Known Use: before 12th century
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ashamed
ashamed
adjective \ə-ˈshāmd\
: feeling shame or guilt
: not wanting to do something because of shame or embarrassment
Full Definition of ASHAMED
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
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Examples of ASHAMED
- You ought to be ashamed!
- I can't believe that you behaved so rudely. I'm ashamed to be seen with you!
Origin of ASHAMED
Related to ASHAMED
- Synonyms
- guilty, shamed, shamefaced
Rhymes with ASHAMED
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