abashment

the emotional state of being made self-consciously uncomfortable <his friends shared his abashment when his wife scolded him right in front of them> Synonyms embarrassment, confusion, discomfiture, disconcertment, fluster, mortificationRelated Words agitation, bother, chagrin, discomfort, discomposure, dismay, disquiet, distress, disturbance, perturbation, unease, uneasiness, upset; disgrace, ignominy, shame; debasement, degradation, humiliation, mortification; humble pieNear Antonyms aplomb, assurance, composure, confidence, coolness, equanimity, poise, self-assurance, self-confidence, self-possession