as in embarrassed
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as in confused
to throw into a state of self-conscious distress
felt terribly abashed when she walked into the wrong hotel room
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Recent Examples of abashed
New York Times, 10 Nov. 2021
Delphine Hicks—Caroline had waited for her beside the church steps one First Sunday (big meeting day) and had thrown her to the ground and robbed the abashed vampire of her underthings.
—Zora Neale Hurston, Harper's magazine, 6 Jan. 2020
The video shows a very abashed McKinnon saying goodbye to Ginsburg on the stage following the production.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2019
Privacy concerns cause abashed feeling in Silicon Valley Zuckerberg's potential retort comes after Apple's Cook made comments at the end of March in an interview with Recode's Kara Swisher and MSNBC's Chris Hayes.
—Chris Ciaccia, Fox News, 11 Apr. 2018
And, many know how to deliver home truths in a way that will elicit abashed agreement rather than anger.
—Cathie Anderson, sacbee, 9 Mar. 2018
Adjective
But this year’s bash is looking a little more abashed.
—New York Times, 10 Nov. 2021
Delphine Hicks—Caroline had waited for her beside the church steps one First Sunday (big meeting day) and had thrown her to the ground and robbed the abashed vampire of her underthings.
—Zora Neale Hurston, Harper's magazine, 6 Jan. 2020
The video shows a very abashed McKinnon saying goodbye to Ginsburg on the stage following the production.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2019
Privacy concerns cause abashed feeling in Silicon Valley Zuckerberg's potential retort comes after Apple's Cook made comments at the end of March in an interview with Recode's Kara Swisher and MSNBC's Chris Hayes.
—Chris Ciaccia, Fox News, 11 Apr. 2018
And, many know how to deliver home truths in a way that will elicit abashed agreement rather than anger.
—Cathie Anderson, sacbee, 9 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abashed
Adjective
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For anyone who feels embarrassed—everyone starts somewhere.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Also featuring Mark Ruffalo, Judy Greer and Andy Serkis, the movie centered on teenage Jenna Rink, who gets embarrassed at a party and makes a wish that transforms her into her 30-year-old self, played by Garner.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And now New Idea is reporting that Baker’s ex, Rebecca Rigg, who is very close to Kidman, is a bit confused by the situation.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
30 Mar. 2026
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In addition, DraftKings argues that consumers aren’t confused by DraftKings’ use of March Madness.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Despite these successes at work, Ron scans as a discomfited and undistinguished middle manager.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
12 Nov. 2025
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Thomas Jefferson was likewise discomfited by the revolutionary possibility of female citizenship.—
Jane Kamensky,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Buckeyes were flustered at times and committed 15 turnovers on the day.—
Ben Messinger,
Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Why does Self sound flustered with the situation after games, then flustered with the people talking about the situation in between games?—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The rapper pleaded not guilty after he was accused of charging at Los Angeles police officers while roaming the streets of Studio City in his underwear and a pair of cowboy boots in a disconcerted state.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Throughout our interview, Cardi seems self-conscious about vocalizing her anxieties, not about the anxieties themselves, but there are so many of them spewing out of her.—
Jazmine Hughes,
Allure,
24 Mar. 2026
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People may start avoiding certain foods or feel self-conscious eating around others.—
Sundeep Venkatesan,
The Conversation,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The bashful display marks rock-bottom for Gabbard’s career.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
19 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, some of Brady’s former teammates with the Patriots weren’t bashful about their loyalty heading into Super Bowl LX between the Patriots and Seattle Seahawks, including Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Participants who appeared engaged, responsive, and comfortable in the interaction, maintaining eye contact and seeming open rather than inhibited, were far more likely to be liked.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Mar. 2026
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Some players appeared inhibited, none more so than winger Leon Bailey.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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