1
a
: feeling shame, guilt, or disgrace
She felt ashamed for hitting her brother.
You should be ashamed of yourself.
Losing is nothing to be ashamed of.
He was deeply ashamed of his behavior.
b
: feeling inferior or unworthy
2
: reluctant or unwilling to do something because of shame or embarrassment
I was ashamed to be seen with him.
I'm not ashamed to admit that I don't know the answer.
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arkansasonline.com, 13 July 2025
Contrary to popular belief, a bed bug infestation can happen to anyone, even people who have spotless homes—so there’s no reason to be ashamed of an infestation.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
Anyone who would abandon you in that way should be ashamed.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
This is something Fox said is nothing to be ashamed of.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
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“Ashamed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ashamed. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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ashamed
adjective1
: feeling shame, guilt, or disgrace
ashamed of my behavior
2
: kept from doing something by an expectation of shame
ashamed to beg
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