ashamed (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /əˈʃeɪmd/
Definition
Feeling embarrassed or guilty because of something you have done or are associated with.
Examples
She was ashamed of her messy room.
He felt ashamed when he realized he had forgotten her birthday.
They were ashamed to admit they didn't understand the instructions.
How to Use ashamed
- ashamed of (prepositional phrase)
- Feeling shame or guilt about someone or something. — "The students were ashamed of cheating on the test."
- ashamed to (prepositional phrase)
- Feeling shame or guilt about doing something. — "He was ashamed to ask for help."
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