abashed

The word “abashed” has 2 syllables: a-bashed

It's pronounced as /əˈbæʃt/

What is synonym and antonym for abashed?

In the thesaurus, “abashed” has 85 synonyms and 35 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for abashed along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for abashed

agitated
ashamed
awkward
backward
bashful
bewildered
bothered
bugged
chagrined
clumsy
confounded
confused
coy
crushed
debased
degraded
demeaned
demure
diffident
discombobulated
discomfited
discomforted
discomposed
disconcerted
discountenanced
dismayed
disquieted
distressed
disturbed
embarrassed
fazed
flustered
fuddled
gauche
graceless
humbled
humiliated
in a tizzy
inelegant
inhibited
insecure
introverted
jittery
jumpy
meek
modest
mortified
nervous
nonplused
nonplussed
perturbed
put off
put out
queered
rattled
recessive
reserved
retiring
rough-hewn
rustic
rustical
self-conscious
self-doubting
self-effacing
shamed
sheepish
shy
stiff
stilted
taken aback
timid
unadventurous
unassertive
unassuming
uncomfortable
uneasy
unenterprising
ungraceful
unhinged
unpretentious
unsettled
upset
uptight
withdrawn
wooden

Antonyms for abashed

assured
at ease
buoyed
calm
calmed
cheered
clear
collected
comforted
composed
confident
consoled
cool
emboldened
encouraged
graceful
heartened
oriented
placid
poised
proud
reassured
relieved
secure
self-assured
self-confident
self-possessed
serene
soothed
suave
tranquil
understanding
undisturbed
unperturbed
urbane

Meanings of abashed

verb
1. To make ashamed; to embarrass; to destroy the self-possession of, as by exciting suddenly a consciousness of guilt, mistake, or inferiority; to disconcert; to discomfit.
2. To lose self-possession; to become ashamed.
adjective
1. Embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed.

Example Sentences

She looked down, feeling abashed by the unexpected compliment.
Despite the criticism, he remained unapologetic and not the least bit abashed.
The public speaker was visibly abashed by the awkward silence that followed his joke.
Even in the face of failure, she refused to appear abashed.
His sincere apology left her feeling abashed for jumping to conclusions.

On this page you'll find 120 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abashed, such as: agitated, ashamed, assured, at ease, awkward, backward, bashful.

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