Thesaurus

ashamed

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of ashamed

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 of ashamed

guilty, shamed, shamefaced

Words Related to ashamed

apologetic, contrite, penitent, remorseful, repentant, sorry

compunctious, regretful, rueful

blushing, chagrined, embarrassed, hangdog, sheepish

blamable, blameworthy, culpable

Near Antonyms of ashamed

impenitent, remorseless, unapologetic, unrepentant

brazen, cheeky, impudent

blameless, guiltless, innocent

Antonyms of ashamed

shameless, unashamed

Learn More about ashamed

See words that rhyme with ashamed Dictionary: Definition of ashamed Spanish Central: Translation of ashamed Nglish: Translation of ashamed for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of ashamed for Arabic speakers

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up ashamed? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show comments

WORD OF THE DAY

mawkish

exaggeratedly or childishly emotional

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games