Abash
Synonyms: Embarrassed, shamefaced, mortified, humiliated, taken aback, nonplussed, discomposed, chagrined, confounded, dumbfounded, sheepish, blushing, put out of countenance, floored, ashamed, remorseful, conscience-stricken, humbled, disconcerted, discomfited, distressed, perturbed, dismayed, crestfallen, red-faced, confused, and discountenanced.
Example Sentences
His rude comment seemed to abash her.
I didn’t mean to abash you in public.
She was abashed by the unexpected praise.
He looked abashed after the mistake.
The teacher’s question abashed the student.
I felt abashed by my poor performance.
His stare could easily abash anyone.
She was abashed when caught lying.
He was clearly abashed by the attention.
The sudden laughter abashed her.