Simple meaning
What does Ashamed mean?
feeling bad or embarrassed about something.
Dictionary definition
Feeling bad because you think you did something wrong or embarrassing.
Example sentences
Ashamed in a sentence
easy
Mia felt ashamed before the class game started.
medium
The story character seemed ashamed after the surprise news.
hard
Writers use words like ashamed to show mood and character changes clearly.
Synonyms
Words like Ashamed
embarrassedSimilar meaning in many contexts.
guiltyClose meaning with slightly different tone.
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Word family
Ashamed word family
Base word
ashamed
noun
shame
A painful feeling about a mistake.
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What does ashamed mean?
ASHAMED means feeling bad or embarrassed about something.
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