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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.


SIMPLE

He could not hide his abashments after the mistake.

CONTEXTUAL

Despite her usual confidence, she suffered several abashments during the difficult interview process.

COMPLEX

The protagonist's journey is marked by a series of social abashments that eventually lead to a profound, if painful, self-awareness.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form is less common than the singular 'abashment' and typically appears in literary contexts.

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