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Abashed

usgb/əˈbæʃt/Volume
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Subtle RegretPlay
Use 'abashed' to express feeling foolish from a mild regret or mistake. SlideHenry was abashed after accidentally spilling wine on the host's carpet.
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Reacting to AttentionPlay
'Abashed' often describes someone who feels uneasy under unexpected attention. SlideHe was abashed by the applause he received for his candid speech.
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Social MisstepsPlay
Use 'abashed' when someone feels self-conscious after a social mistake or blunder. SlideShe was abashed to realize she had called him by the wrong name all evening.
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