as in embarrassed
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to throw into a state of self-conscious distress
felt terribly abashed when she walked into the wrong hotel room
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Recent Examples of abashed
New York Times, 10 Nov. 2021
Delphine Hicks—Caroline had waited for her beside the church steps one First Sunday (big meeting day) and had thrown her to the ground and robbed the abashed vampire of her underthings.
—Zora Neale Hurston, Harper's magazine, 6 Jan. 2020
The video shows a very abashed McKinnon saying goodbye to Ginsburg on the stage following the production.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2019
Privacy concerns cause abashed feeling in Silicon Valley Zuckerberg's potential retort comes after Apple's Cook made comments at the end of March in an interview with Recode's Kara Swisher and MSNBC's Chris Hayes.
—Chris Ciaccia, Fox News, 11 Apr. 2018
And, many know how to deliver home truths in a way that will elicit abashed agreement rather than anger.
—Cathie Anderson, sacbee, 9 Mar. 2018
Their reactions varied, from unimpressed to abashed and pained — all of them uncomfortable.
—Cara Buckley, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2018
Adjective
But this year’s bash is looking a little more abashed.
—New York Times, 10 Nov. 2021
Delphine Hicks—Caroline had waited for her beside the church steps one First Sunday (big meeting day) and had thrown her to the ground and robbed the abashed vampire of her underthings.
—Zora Neale Hurston, Harper's magazine, 6 Jan. 2020
The video shows a very abashed McKinnon saying goodbye to Ginsburg on the stage following the production.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2019
Privacy concerns cause abashed feeling in Silicon Valley Zuckerberg's potential retort comes after Apple's Cook made comments at the end of March in an interview with Recode's Kara Swisher and MSNBC's Chris Hayes.
—Chris Ciaccia, Fox News, 11 Apr. 2018
And, many know how to deliver home truths in a way that will elicit abashed agreement rather than anger.
—Cathie Anderson, sacbee, 9 Mar. 2018
Their reactions varied, from unimpressed to abashed and pained — all of them uncomfortable.
—Cara Buckley, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abashed
Adjective
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The Parks and Rec alum leaped out of her seat and began cheering for Meyers with the now-standing audience while the thoroughly embarrassed host quietly covered his face with his hands.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
29 May 2025
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My daughter was surprised, maybe a little embarrassed.—
Stephanie H. Murray,
The Atlantic,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Many people get confused by these forms which contain code and jargon that rarely offer a clear explanation of anything.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Not to be confused with DEI training, skill building is a way to help people improve their communication skills, negotiation style and overall understanding of relevant topics, all while leveling up professionally.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Cher was bashful to be busted but then couldn’t help laughing out loud at the audacity.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Or maybe the movie’s stars are just feeling a bit bashful!—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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If your son is self-conscious about public displays of affection, find a compromise.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
29 May 2025
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Stock image of a man sitting apart from others, looking self-conscious.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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When the scene cuts, Brando (Matt Dillon), who had previously been chummy with Maria, looks sheepish.—
Beatrice Loayza,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2025
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The committee shared a laugh at the congressman’s sheepish realization, and the vote continued.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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My main criticism is its withdrawn camera, which is set too far away from the action in most stages.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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Parents watch as their once-curious children become withdrawn, dreading school instead of embracing it.—
Claudia Nachtigal,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Abashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abashed. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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