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abashed Synonyms

Another word for abashed

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• adjective (Context 1)

Feeling or showing embarrassment, shame, or self-consciousness, especially in the presence of others.

Usage Example

"He looked slightly embarrassed when the teacher pointed out the obvious mistake in his calculation."

Strongest
embarrassed
ashamed
sheepish
Strong
discomfited
mortified
chagrined
disconcerted
self-conscious
flustered
crestfallen

Opposites of abashed

The opposite of abashed shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unabashed
unashamed
unembarrassed
shameless
brazen
self-assured
poised
confident
See all opposites of abashed

• Nearby Words

abandoner
abandonment
abash
abashed
abashedly
abashment
abate

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Abashed. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/abashed
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