abashments
n. C / U C2 Proficiency abash·ments
n. feelings of embarrassment or shame that make you lose your confidence. You might feel this after making a mistake in front of other people.
n. states or feelings of embarrassment, confusion, or shame. Often used in the plural to describe multiple instances or a deep sense of self-consciousness.
He could not hide his abashments after the mistake.
Despite her usual confidence, she suffered several abashments during the difficult interview process.
The protagonist's journey is marked by a series of social abashments that eventually lead to a profound, if painful, self-awareness.
Usage
The plural form is less common than the singular 'abashment' and typically appears in literary contexts.