Ashamed
Definition
(adj) Feeling embarrassed or guilty because of one's actions or circumstances
Examples
“She felt ashamed of her behavior at the party and apologized the next day.”
“I'm ashamed I lied to Mara.”
“He looked ashamed when the teacher called his name.”
“Ashamed of the mess in the kitchen, Lena cleaned it before breakfast.”
“After the meeting, Tom was ashamed to ask for help with the invoice.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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