English Synonym Finder

ashamed

Definitions

Embarrassed or guilty because of one's actions, characteristics, or associations.

Reluctant or unwilling to do something due to fear of embarrassment or shame.

Examples

He felt deeply ashamed of his behavior at the party.

She was ashamed to admit that she had never read the book.

Synonyms

embarrassed mortified guilty humiliated abashed chagrined sheepish

Antonyms

proud unashamed confident shameless unabashed brazen valiant