ashamed
Translation
ashamed, embarrassed
Examples
She was ashamed of her old clothes.
She was ashamed of her old clothes.
He was ashamed to admit his mistake.
He was ashamed to admit his mistake.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) ashamed of ((sth./sb.)) to feel guilty or embarrassed about sth. She was ashamed of her old clothes.
((to be)) ashamed to ((to-inf)) to feel guilty or embarrassed to do sth. He was ashamed to admit his mistake.
Similar Words
Synonyms: embarrassed, mortified, humiliated; Antonyms: proud, unashamed
Etymology
From Old English 'āscamian', meaning 'to feel shame'. The prefix 'a-' often indicates a state or condition.
Memory Tips
You feel 'ashamed' when you've done something wrong. It's a deeper feeling than just being embarrassed.