Abashed

Pronunciation: /əˈbæʃt/

Definitions of abashed

adjective feeling embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed

Example Sentences

A1 She felt abashed when she realized she had forgotten her lines in the school play.

A2 He was abashed by the unexpected praise he received for his artwork.

B1 The student was abashed when the teacher pointed out his mistake in front of the class.

B2 Despite his confident demeanor, he couldn't help but feel abashed by the scrutiny of the panel during the job interview.

C1 The politician appeared abashed after being caught in a scandal.

C2 Even the seasoned performer was abashed by the standing ovation from the audience.

Examples of abashed in a Sentence

formal She felt abashed when she realized she had made a mistake in front of her colleagues.

informal He looked abashed after being caught in a lie.

slang She was totally abashed when her crush walked in on her singing in the shower.

figurative The politician's scandal left him abashed in the eyes of the public.

Grammatical Forms of abashed

• past tense: abashed
• plural: abashed
• comparative: more abashed
• superlative: most abashed
• present tense: abash
• future tense: will abash
• perfect tense: have abashed
• continuous tense: is abashing
• singular: abashed
• positive degree: abashed
• infinitive: to abash
• gerund: abashing
• participle: abashed

Origin and Evolution of abashed

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English/Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'abashed' originated from Middle English 'abaschen' which came from Old French 'esbahir' meaning to amaze or gape in astonishment.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'abashed' shifted from amazement to embarrassment or discomfort, reflecting a change in societal norms and perceptions.