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      Ashamed

      /əˈʃeɪmd/

      Meaning & Definition

      adjective
      feeling shame, guilt, or embarrassment about something.
      She felt ashamed of her poor performance in the exam.
      reluctant to do something due to feelings of guilt or embarrassment.
      He was ashamed to admit he needed help.
      having a sense of honor or pride that makes one feel uncomfortable because of a misdeed.
      The politician was ashamed of his past mistakes.
      feeling regret for a fault or deficiency.
      After seeing the harm he'd caused, he was deeply ashamed.

      Etymology

      Middle English 'aschaumed', from 'a-' + 'shame'.

      Common Phrases and Expressions

      ashamed of oneself:
      Feeling guilt or embarrassment about one's actions.
      to be ashamed to:
      To feel reluctant or embarrassed to do something.
      ashamed to show one's face:
      Feeling so embarrassed that one does not want to appear in public.

      Related Words

      shame
      A painful sensation resulting from a consciousness of something dishonorable.
      embarrassment
      A feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness.
      guilt
      The fact of having committed a specified or implied offense or crime.

      Slang Meanings

      Feeling bad about something.
      I felt really ashamed after that comment.
      Crying over spilled milk.
      Don’t be ashamed; it’s just crying over spilled milk.