abashing
abash·ing
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1 causing embarrassment (adj.) C1 Advanced Literarymaking you feel ashamed or very embarrassed.
tending to cause a loss of self-possession or a feeling of shame.
ExampleHe felt an abashing sense of failure when he forgot his lines.
ExampleThe abashing realization of her mistake silenced her mid-sentence, leaving her to face the curious stares of the board members.
Teacher's tipThis word is quite rare in modern conversation; learners will mostly encounter it in older literature or very formal writing.
Usage
Typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun to describe an external cause of embarrassment.