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

Reiley now sees how ashamed her daughter had been of her mental health. — Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 18 Aug. 2026

Father Ruiz, who was from Peru, by contrast always felt a little ashamed of not having studied in any concerted way. — Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026

Rather, marijuana is part of the private language keeping Molly and Frankie afloat, and instead of feeling ashamed, the soulmates have designed their lives around celebrating weed as a kind of romance. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026

This stigma leaves many people feeling immensely ashamed—and often too afraid to talk about their experiences. — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 6 Aug. 2026