abashed — embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈbæʃt/
Example Sentences
- Tom looked abashed when his phone started playing 'Baby Shark' during the important business meeting.
- The student felt abashed after realizing she had been arguing with the professor about the wrong chapter.
- He was abashed to discover that he had worn his shirt inside out to the job interview.
abashed
ADJECTIVE[/əˈbæʃt/]
embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed
a teenage student stands frozen with a lunch tray that has just spilled all over the floor. Food and drink are scattered everywhere around their feet in a messy puddle. The accident happened right in front of a table full of popular classmates who are now staring. The student's face is bright red with downcast eyes and hunched shoulders showing deep embarrassment. Other students at nearby tables have turned to look at the mess and some are pointing. The cafeteria workers pause their duties to observe the awkward situation. someone feeling embarrassed, disconcerted, and ashamed
Confidence flashed, then crashed, leaving him abashed!
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“Tom looked abashed when his phone started playing 'Baby Shark' during the important business meeting.”
“The student felt abashed after realizing she had been arguing with the professor about the wrong chapter.”
“He was abashed to discover that he had worn his shirt inside out to the job interview.”
“She appeared abashed when her colleagues complimented her presentation skills.”
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