Ashamed

7 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Experiencing a feeling of guilt, embarrassment, or remorse, usually because of one's own actions or perceived failings.

“He was deeply ashamed of the way he had spoken to his colleague in front of the team.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/əˈʃeɪmd/

Syllables

a·shamed

Related Words

Synonyms

embarrassedguiltyremorsefulmortifiedabashed

Antonyms

unashamed

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Starts with ASH, the AMED ending is distinctive, A and E both as vowels in the final cluster

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Scrabble

Worth 13 points, H scores 4 points and M scores 3 points, giving solid overall tile value

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Words you can make from Ashamed

Shorter words formed from the letters in “ashamed”.

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