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abashedly Synonyms
Another word for abashedly
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• adverb (Context 1)
In an embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed manner.
Usage Example
"Realizing that he had forgotten his colleague's name during the introduction, he smiled sheepishly and apologized."
Strongest
sheepishly
shamefacedly
ashamedly
Strong
self-consciously
awkwardly
guiltily
apologetically
Opposites of abashedly
The opposite of abashedly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
unabashedly
unashamedly
shamelessly
brazenly
boldly
confidently
proudly
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Abashedly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/abashedly