Part of Speech

Adjective

Pronunciation

/əˈbæʃt/

Definitions

• Feeling embarrassed or ashamed.
• Made to feel uncomfortable or self-conscious.

Usage Examples

• She felt abashed when she realized everyone was watching her.
• His abashed expression revealed his discomfort at the compliment.

Etymology

The word "abashed" is derived from the Middle English "abashen," which comes from the Old French "abaisser," meaning "to lower."

Synonyms

• Embarrassed
• Humiliated
• Disconcerted

Antonyms

• Unabashed
• Confident
• Self-assured

Translations

• Spanish: avergonzado
• French: embarrassé
• German: verlegen
• Italian: imbarazzato
• Portuguese: envergonhado
• Russian: смущённый
• Chinese (Simplified): 尴尬的
• Japanese: 恥ずかしい
• Korean: 당황한
• Arabic: مُحرَج
• Hindi: शर्मिंदा
• Bengali: লজ্জিত
• Punjabi: ਸ਼ਰਮਿੰਦਾ
• Gujarati: બેશરમ
• Marathi: लज्जित
• Tamil: அவமதிக்குள்ள
• Telugu: అవమానితమయ్యాడు
• Malayalam: ലജ്ജിതമായ
• Kannada: ಅಕ್ಷಮಿತನ
• Odia: ଲଜ୍ଜିତ
• Assamese: লজ্জিত
• Urdu: شرمندہ
• Manipuri: লজ্জিত
• Sindhi: شرمندہ

Regional Pronunciation Variations

Pronunciation may vary slightly based on regional accents.

Historical Usage

The term "abashed" has been used in literature and everyday language to describe feelings of embarrassment and shame across various contexts.

Cultural Nuances

Being abashed can have different social implications in various cultures, often relating to personal honor and public perception.

More Information

Understanding the feeling of being abashed can help foster empathy and improve social interactions, especially in sensitive situations.