Ashamed Synonyms

35 ashamed synonyms include sorry, shamefaced, abashed, sheepish, guilty, conscience-stricken, guilt-ridden, contrite, remorseful, and repentant. Ashamed is an adjective, and its antonyms are proud and unabashed. Here are some additional synonyms for "ashamed" with example sentences.

Another word for Ashamed

35 other ways to say ashamed.

1. sorry

  • uncomfortable
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  • sorry
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  • sheepish  
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  • shamefaced  
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  • rueful  
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  • repentant  
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  • remorseful  
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  • regretful  
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  • red-faced  
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  • penitent  
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  • mortified  
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  • in sackcloth and ashes  
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  • humiliated  
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  • hangdog  
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  • guilty
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  • guilt-ridden  
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  • embarrassed
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  • distressed  
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  • discomfited  
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  • contrite  
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  • conscience-stricken  
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  • compunctious  
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  • chagrined  
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  • blush to think of  
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  • apologetic  
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  • abashed
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2. reluctant

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.