Ashamed

usgb/əˈʃeɪmd/
adjective

Feeling sorry or guilty for something wrong you have done.

I was too ashamed to admit I had failed.
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Often appears as...

  • ashamed of oneself
  • deeply ashamed
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Guilt Reflection

Use 'ashamed' when expressing personal guilt for your own actions or mistakes.

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She felt ashamed for breaking her mother's vase.
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Self-Disappointment

'Ashamed' often reflects a disappointment in oneself, not just fear of others' judgments.

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He was ashamed of his poor performance, even though nobody else knew.
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Severity Marker

'Deeply ashamed' indicates a strong feeling of guilt, used in serious or hurtful situations.

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After the scandal, the politician was deeply ashamed.
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