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Definition ashamed in British 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 behaviour last night.

Example

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

Example

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

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