English · Emotions & Feelings
ashamed
əˈʃeɪmd
[əˈʃeɪmd]
feeling shame
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Feeling embarrassed or guilty about something one has done.
Example
He was ashamed of lying to his parents.
He was ashamed of lying to his parents.
Etymology
From Old English 'asceamod', past participle of 'ascamian' meaning 'to feel shame'.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes guilt or shame over one's own behaviour.