Abashed
/əˈbæʃt/
Meaning & Definition
adjective
Feeling embarrassed or ashamed.
He was abashed when he realized he had forgotten his lines during the play.
Made to feel ashamed or embarrassed.
The abashed student looked down at her desk after answering the question incorrectly.
Feeling self-conscious or uncomfortable due to a mistake or faux pas.
She felt abashed at being praised for something she thought was minor.
Etymology
Derived from the past participle of 'abash,' which comes from Middle English 'abasshen' and Old French 'abaisser', meaning to lower or put down.
Common Phrases and Expressions
get abashed
to become embarrassed
stay abashed
to remain in a state of embarrassment
look abashed
to appear embarrassed or ashamed
Related Words
abash
to cause to feel embarrassed or ashamed
abashment
the act of embarrassing someone
bashful
shy or reluctant to draw attention to oneself
Slang Meanings
Feel awkward or shy.
When he started talking about his crush, he got totally abashed.
Feel out of place or uncomfortable.
She felt abashed at the fancy party, not knowing anyone.