
Abashed
Subtle Regret
Use 'abashed' to express feeling foolish from a mild regret or mistake.

Henry was abashed after accidentally spilling wine on the host's carpet.
Reacting to Attention
'Abashed' often describes someone who feels uneasy under unexpected attention.

He was abashed by the applause he received for his candid speech.
Social Missteps
Use 'abashed' when someone feels self-conscious after a social mistake or blunder.

She was abashed to realize she had called him by the wrong name all evening.
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