abashment

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for abashment
Noun
  • Who’s to blame for the embarrassment that has become Lincoln Yards?
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
  • The problem with toughing it out alone, though, is that a lot of people will continue to isolate themselves for weeks, Brown says, whether out of embarrassment, fear, or pride.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • That means naming the fear, the confusion and even the shame that might arise.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • That temptation, rich in moral confusion, runs through Leonardland, onscreen as on the page.
    Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
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“Abashment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abashment. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

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