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