abashed

[ uh-basht ]

adjective

1. ashamed or embarrassed; disconcerted:

   My clumsiness left me abashed.

abashed

/ əˈbæʃt /

adjective

1. ill at ease, embarrassed, or confused; ashamed

Derived Forms

• aˈbashedly, noun

Other Words From

• a·bash·ed·ly [uh, -, bash, -id-lee], adverb
• a·bashed·ness noun
• una·bashed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of abashed¹

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; abash, -ed ²

Example Sentences

“We have quite a lot of work to do,” Chiappe says, looking somewhat abashed.

From Los Angeles Times

“This is not about running against them, it’s about running on what our record is. I’m very conservative, I’m not abashed by that and I challenge anybody’s record against mine that’s running,” Mr. Hern said.

From Washington Times

“We need money,” the older Gala blurts out to the abashed Dalí during one bellicose confrontation over his lack of productivity, “money, money!”

From New York Times

Jarreau continues and Belafonte remains slightly abashed until his smile broadens, as if he's accepting his signature tune's supernaturally unifying power.

From Salon

He sags slightly each time, giving her a baleful look until she abashedly admits to jumping to conclusions.

From Seattle Times