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Definition ashamed in American English

ashamed adjective

adjective
/əˈʃeɪmd/
1

feeling guilty or embarrassed because you have done something wrong, or think that you have not reached a standard that people expect

Example

I regret the incident and am deeply ashamed and embarrassed.

Example

He's extremely ashamed of his behavior last night.

Example

I felt ashamed that I hadn't visited with her more often.

Example

You ought to be ashamed of yourself, using that kind of language!

Synonyms and related words
ashamed embarrassed guilty
Definition ashamed in American English