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ashamed

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈʃeɪmd/

ashamed means: Feeling bad because you did something wrong or embarrassing.

adjective

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Feeling bad because you did something wrong or embarrassing.

  • I feel ashamed.
  • He was ashamed of the way he treated her.
  • Are you ashamed to ask for help?

How to use it: ashamed of someone/something (He was ashamed of his rude behaviour.); ashamed to do something (I was ashamed to admit my mistake.); ashamed that… (She felt ashamed that she had lied.)

Similar words: embarrassed, guilty

Opposites: proud

Common phrases: feel ashamed, ashamed of something, ashamed to admit

Questions about ashamed

What does ashamed mean?

Feeling bad because you did something wrong or embarrassing.

What is ashamed in other languages?

Türkçe: utanmış · Español: avergonzado · Français: honteux · Deutsch: beschämt · Italiano: mortificato · 日本語: 恥ずかしい

How do you pronounce ashamed?

It is pronounced /əˈʃeɪmd/.

How do you use ashamed in a sentence?

I feel ashamed. He was ashamed of the way he treated her.

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