Word adjective
abashing
adj.
abash·ing
Definition
- 01 C1 Advanced
making you feel ashamed or very embarrassed.
tending to cause a loss of self-possession or a feeling of shame.
Simple“He felt an abashing sense of failure when he forgot his lines.”
In context“The 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.
SynonymsAntonymsemboldeningreassuring
Usage
Typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun to describe an external cause of embarrassment.
This entry
Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Rare
Updated