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abashed

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

It's pronounced as /əˈbæʃt/

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

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Synonyms for abashed

Antonyms for abashed

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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