Synonyms and antonyms of Feeling ashamed or embarrassed in American Thesaurus

ashamed (adjective)

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

embarrassed (adjective)

ashamed of something and worried about what other people will think of you

guilty (adjective)

ashamed and sorry because you have done something wrong

sorry (adjective)

ashamed, embarrassed, or unhappy about something that you have done

foolish (adjective)

embarrassed because of something stupid that you have done

uncomfortable (adjective)

feeling embarrassed or nervous

contrite (adjective)

very sorry or ashamed because you have done something bad

repentant (adjective)

ashamed and sorry because you recognize that you have done something wrong

abashed (adjective)

embarrassed or ashamed about something that you have done

feel/look small ()

to feel or look ashamed or unimportant, especially because of something that someone has said or done

conscience-stricken (adjective)

feeling guilty about something wrong you have done

guilt-ridden (adjective)

feeling extremely guilty for a long time

hung up (adjective)

informal worried and embarrassed about what people think of you, so that you behave in a way that is not confident

mortified (adjective)

feeling extremely embarrassed or ashamed

self-conscious (adjective)

embarrassed or worried about how you look or what other people think of you

shamefaced (adjective)

with an expression that shows you feel ashamed about something

sheepish (adjective)

ashamed or embarrassed about something that you have done

tongue-tied (adjective)

unable to speak because you are nervous or embarrassed

with your tail between your legs ()

ashamed or upset because you have been defeated