Hesitant, abashed, afraid, and disinclined are all synonyms for ashamed. Proud and unabashed are these antonyms of ashamed. And here are another 36 synonyms for ashamed.
Ashamed Synonyms
1. sorry
- Abashed
- Apologetic
- Chagrined
- Compunctious
- Conscience-stricken
- Contrite
- Discomfited
- Distressed
- Embarrassed
- Guilt-ridden
- Guilty
- Hangdog
- Humiliated
- In sackcloth and ashes
- Mortified
- Penitent
- Red-faced
- Regretful
- Remorseful
- Repentant
- Rueful
- Shamefaced
- Sheepish
- Sorry
- Uncomfortable
- Blush to think of
2. reluctant
- Afraid
- Disinclined
- Hesitant
- Indisposed
- Loath
- Reluctant
- Slow
- Unwilling
- Averse