abashed (Meaning)
abashed (s)
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
abashed (imp. & p. p.)
of Abash
Synonyms & Antonyms of abashed
Synonyms:
- embarrassed
- disconcerted
- inhibited
- sheepish
- withdrawn
- discomfited
- discomposed
- self-conscious
- discomforted
- bashful
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- unassertive
- coy
- unadventurous
- diffident
- uneasy
- timid
- retiring
- introverted
- meek
- recessive
- self-effacing
- uptight
- reserved
- shy
- demure
- backward
- discountenanced
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- perturbed
- unenterprising
- mortified
- unhinged
- ungraceful
- distressed
- uncomfortable
- unsettled
- self-doubting
- jittery
- clumsy
- stiff
- unpretentious
- jumpy
- nonplused
- rough-hewn
- nervous
- unassuming
- awkward
- agitated
- bothered
- wooden
- graceless
- upset
- rustic
- gauche
- fazed
- stilted
- modest
- nonplussed
- dismayed
- chagrined
- disquieted
- flustered
- disturbed
- rustical
- rattled
- inelegant
- insecure
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
abashed Sentence Examples
- When he realized he had mispronounced the word, he felt abashed in front of the entire class.
- Despite her usual confidence, she became abashed when caught off guard by the unexpected question.
- The young musician was abashed by the standing ovation after his first public performance.
- Sarah, usually outgoing, became abashed when she accidentally spilled her drink at the party.
- His abashed expression revealed that he had forgotten his lines during the play.
- The employee was abashed when the boss pointed out the error in the report during the meeting.
- Even the seasoned speaker can become abashed in the face of a challenging audience.
- The child looked abashed after being scolded for taking cookies without permission.
- Despite the accolades, she remained abashed about her achievements, always staying humble.
- He couldn't help but feel abashed when his colleagues praised him for his hard work.
FAQs About the word abashed
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamedof Abash
embarrassed, disconcerted, inhibited, sheepish, withdrawn, discomfited, discomposed, self-conscious, discomforted, bashful
assured, undisturbed, cool, placid, composed, calm, secure, composed, tranquil, cool
When he realized he had mispronounced the word, he felt abashed in front of the entire class.
Despite her usual confidence, she became abashed when caught off guard by the unexpected question.
The young musician was abashed by the standing ovation after his first public performance.
Sarah, usually outgoing, became abashed when she accidentally spilled her drink at the party.
