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ashamed Synonyms

Another word for ashamed

Choosing another word for ashamed depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Feeling embarrassed, guilty, or remorseful because of one's own actions, characteristics, or associations.

Usage Example

"He felt deeply embarrassed of how impatiently he had spoken to his younger brother."

Strongest
embarrassed
Strong
guilty
mortified
humiliated
remorseful
contrite
shamefaced
chagrined
abashed
sheepish

• adjective (Context 2)

Reluctant or unwilling to do something through fear of embarrassment, humiliation, or social disapproval.

Usage Example

"She was never reluctant to ask questions in class when she did not understand the lecture."

Strong
reluctant
hesitant
shy
bashful
diffident

Opposites of ashamed

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

proud
unashamed
shameless
bold
unapologetic
eager
confident
unafraid
See all opposites of ashamed

• Nearby Words

asexually
ash
ash gourd
ashamed
ashamedly
ashcan
ashen

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