Word adjective
shamed
adj.
US /ˈʃeɪmd/ UK /ʃˈeɪmd/ shamed
Definition
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
feeling very embarrassed or guilty because you have done something bad or lost your reputation.
feeling or showing a sense of deep humiliation or loss of face due to one's own actions or the judgment of others.
Simple“The shamed politician resigned from his job after the scandal became public.”
In context“The shamed executive retreated from public life, unable to face the colleagues he had once led with such confidence.”
PitfallHe felt shamed of his behavior. He felt ashamed of his behavior.Use 'ashamed' to describe a personal feeling of guilt. 'Shamed' often implies that the feeling comes from being judged or exposed by others.
Synonyms
Real-world usage
“A few said relatives shamed them if they used water from the faucet.”
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated