Meaning & Definition of word "Ashamed"

Ashamed

/əˈʃeɪmd/

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

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

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.

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.

Meaning: Feeling bad about something.

Example Sentence: I felt really ashamed after that comment.

Meaning: Crying over spilled milk.

Example Sentence: Don’t be ashamed; it’s just crying over spilled milk.