Synonyms of ashamed

ashamed

adjective

ə-ˈshāmd 

as in guilty

suffering from or expressive of a feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing

was ashamed that she had lied to the interviewer

wearing a very ashamed look

Synonyms & Similar Words

• guilty
• shamefaced
• embarrassed
• shamed
• apologetic
• remorseful
• repentant
• contrite
• regretful
• penitent
• sorry
• sheepish
• rueful
• culpable
• blushing
• blameworthy
• penitential
• chagrined
• blamable
• compunctious
• hangdog

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unashamed
• shameless
• unrepentant
• remorseless
• impudent
• brazen
• blameless
• innocent
• unapologetic
• cheeky
• impenitent
• guiltless

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ashamed

Legendary Iran striker Ali Daei, widely recognised as one of Asia’s greatest ever soccer players, was once a client but Beiranvand felt too ashamed to introduce himself. — Colin Millar, New York Times, 27 June 2026

Both candidates should be ashamed of themselves for intentionally ignoring a group of American citizens and voters. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 17 June 2026

Crowdpleasers are nothing to be ashamed of. — Chris Nashawaty, Entertainment Weekly, 13 June 2026

The experience left her feeling ashamed and fearful of being judged. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026