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Definition of abashment

abashment

/əˈbæʃmənt/
a · bash · ment
Adverb:abashedly
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Plural:abashments
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Adjective:abashed
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abashment Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A state of embarrassment, shame, or awkward self-consciousness resulting from having one's composure or confidence shaken.

Example

"To his utter abashment, he realized he had been addressing the visiting diplomat by the wrong name all evening."

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• Rhymes for abashment

• Nearby Words

abash
abashed
abashedly
abashment
abate
abatement
abbas

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the verb 'abash' (borrowed from Old French 'esbahiss-', stem of 'esbahir' meaning 'to astonish or bewilder') combined with the noun-forming suffix '-ment'.

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