Ashamed synonyms such as "hesitant, abashed, afraid, and disinclined". Ashamed is an adjective, and its antonyms are proud and unabashed. Here are 35 another word for ashamed with example sentences.
Another word for Ashamed
35 other ways to say ashamed.
1. sorry
- uncomfortable
- sorry
- sheepish
- shamefaced
- rueful
- repentant
- remorseful
- regretful
- red-faced
- penitent
- mortified
- in sackcloth and ashes
- humiliated
- hangdog
- guilty
- guilt-ridden
- embarrassed
- distressed
- discomfited
- contrite
- conscience-stricken
- compunctious
- chagrined
- blush to think of
- apologetic
- abashed
2. reluctant
How to Use ashamed in a Sentence
He was ashamed of his careless mistake.
I am ashamed for not speaking up.
She felt ashamed after breaking the vase.