abashment (Meaning)

Wordnet

abashment (n)

feeling embarrassed due to modesty

Webster

abashment (n.)

The state of being abashed; confusion from shame.

abashment Sentence Examples

  1. Her face turned crimson with abashment when she realized she had entered the wrong room.
  2. The unexpected compliment brought a moment of abashment to the usually confident public speaker.
  3. His abashment was evident when he tripped over his words during the important presentation.
  4. Despite her achievements, she couldn't hide her abashment when praised in front of a large audience.
  5. The sincere apology was delivered with genuine abashment for the misunderstanding.
  6. The student's abashment was apparent as the teacher pointed out the error in the math calculation.
  7. In the face of criticism, he handled it with grace, showing no signs of abashment.
  8. The CEO addressed the company with humility, expressing abashment for the recent shortcomings.
  9. Social situations often brought a sense of abashment to the introverted teenager.
  10. Her abashment was short-lived as she quickly recovered, turning the awkward moment into a lighthearted joke.

FAQs About the word abashment

feeling embarrassed due to modestyThe state of being abashed; confusion from shame.

confusion,embarrassment, fluster, dismay, shame, discomfiture,unease, humiliation, egg on one's face, discomfort

aplomb, coolness, equanimity, assurance, self-confidence, poise, coolness, poise, composure, composure

Her face turned crimson with abashment when she realized she had entered the wrong room.

The unexpected compliment brought a moment of abashment to the usually confident public speaker.

His abashment was evident when he tripped over his words during the important presentation.

Despite her achievements, she couldn't hide her abashment when praised in front of a large audience.