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- DictionaryA·shamed/əˈSHāmd/
adjective
- 1. embarrassed or guilty because of one's actions, characteristics, or associations: "you should be ashamed of yourself"
Definition of ashamed adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definition of ashamed – Learner’s Dictionary. ashamed. adjective. uk / əˈʃeɪmd / us. Add to word list. B1. feeling guilty or embarrassed about something you have done: You've got nothing to be ashamed of. [ + to do sth ] He was ashamed to admit his mistake. Fewer examples. I was so ashamed of myself for making such a fuss.
4 days ago · bashful; timid. SYNONYMS 1. ashamed, humiliated, mortified refer to a condition or feeling of discomfort or embarrassment. ashamed focuses on the sense of one’s own responsibility for an act, whether it is foolish, improper, or immoral: He was ashamed of his dishonesty.
1 feeling shame or embarrassment about someone or something, or because of something you have done ashamed of something She was deeply ashamed of her behavior at the party. Mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of . ashamed of somebody His daughter looked like such a mess that he was ashamed of her. ashamed of yourself You should be ashamed ...
Ashamed definition: . See examples of ASHAMED used in a sentence.
1. Ashamed, humiliated, mortified refer to a condition or feeling of discomfort or embarrassment. Ashamed focuses on the sense of one's own responsibility for an act, whether it is foolish, improper, or immoral: He was ashamed of his dishonesty. She was ashamed of her mistake.
Therefore, 'ashamed' carries the historical connotation of experiencing deep regret, guilt, or embarrassment as a result of one's actions, words, or perceived shortcomings. This etymology underscores the emotional complexity and universality of human experiences related to feelings of shame and remorse.
