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abashedly

adv. manner
C1 Advanced abashed·ly

adv. in a way that shows you feel embarrassed or ashamed about something you did. You might look at the floor or speak quietly when you act this way.

adv. in a manner characterized by embarrassment, shame, or a lack of self-confidence. Often used to describe a person's reaction after being caught in a mistake or a social blunder.


SIMPLE

He smiled abashedly after realizing he was in the wrong room.

CONTEXTUAL

When the teacher pointed out the obvious error on the board, the student abashedly corrected his work while the class watched.

COMPLEX

She stood abashedly before the committee, her quiet voice and downcast eyes betraying the deep regret she felt for the oversight that had compromised the entire project's timeline.

Origin

From abashed + -ly.

Usage

Typically follows the verb it modifies or appears at the end of the clause to describe the subject's emotional state.

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