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abashed

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verb

past tense of abash

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of abashed
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 Their reactions varied, from unimpressed to abashed and pained — all of them uncomfortable. Cara Buckley, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abashed
Adjective
  • Most people are embarrassed to raise their voices in public and therefore equate it with being rude.
    Judith Martin, Mercury News, 18 June 2025
  • Instead, the tickets only became affordable when the organization’s president was at risk of being embarrassed by attendances.
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 14 June 2025
Verb
  • Many people get confused by these forms which contain code and jargon that rarely offer a clear explanation of anything.
    Steve Weisman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Not to be confused with DEI training, skill building is a way to help people improve their communication skills, negotiation style and overall understanding of relevant topics, all while leveling up professionally.
    Doug Melville, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • But that hasn't stopped Chisholm, who is not bashful about adding chains and non-uniform colors to his look, from getting criticism.
    Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
  • One time in particular, Fisher called him out for being a bit bashful about their Star Wars fame, Hamill recounted in a new interview on NPR's Fresh Air — like any good sister would.
    EW.com, EW.com, 4 June 2025
Adjective
  • Adorable Riley is now 13, which means Anxiety (Maya Hawke) has made her way to Headquarters, usurping Joy’s (Amy Poehler) authority and turning this precocious teen into a self-conscious stress ball desperate to be liked.
    Will Leitch, Vulture, 19 June 2025
  • There’s also concern that kids are becoming self-conscious earlier, pressured to present a polished image both on and offline.
    Dia Gallo, Parents, 17 June 2025
Adjective
  • When the scene cuts, Brando (Matt Dillon), who had previously been chummy with Maria, looks sheepish.
    Beatrice Loayza, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
  • The committee shared a laugh at the congressman’s sheepish realization, and the vote continued.
    Meredith Kile, People.com, 15 May 2025
Adjective
  • Hayk, a withdrawn and aloof child, lives on a farm with his aunt Narine and gets mocked and called strange by others.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2025
  • For children, especially, these stressors can quickly lead to meltdowns or withdrawn behavior.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025

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“Abashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abashed. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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