ASHAMED Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

ashamed

adjective

ə-ˈshāmd

Definition of ashamed

as in guilty

suffering from or expressive of a feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing was ashamed that she had lied to the interviewer wearing a very ashamed look

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Recent Examples of ashamed Rather, marijuana is part of the private language keeping Molly and Frankie afloat, and instead of feeling ashamed, the soulmates have designed their lives around celebrating weed as a kind of romance. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026 This stigma leaves many people feeling immensely ashamed—and often too afraid to talk about their experiences. — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 6 Aug. 2026 This is classic Drake, turning the darker inner thoughts most people would be ashamed to admit into something almost beautiful. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2026 Children might feel entitled to endless support or, on the flipside, feel ashamed about accepting help. — Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ashamed

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guilty

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After Graf announced Robinson would stand trial on all seven counts, Robinson pleaded not guilty to each of the charges.

— Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 2 Sep. 2026
Court records show that Tiger Woods plans to change his not guilty plea in his DUI case in Florida.

— Bob Harkins, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of guilty

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