ashamed
Translation
ashamed
Examples
She was ashamed of her old clothes.
She was ashamed of her old clothes.
I'm ashamed to admit I lied.
I'm ashamed to admit I lied.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth./sb.)) feeling guilt or embarrassment about (sth./sb.) She was ashamed of her old clothes.
((to-inf)) reluctant to do (sth.) because of shame I'm ashamed to admit I lied.
Similar Words
Synonyms: embarrassed, humiliated; Antonyms: proud, unashamed
Etymology
From Old English 'ascamian' (to feel shame). The '-ed' ending makes it an adjective.
Memory Tips
It has 'shame' in it. If you feel shame, you are ashamed.