abashed

• Ressentant de la gêne, de la honte ou du malaise à cause de ses actions, de ses paroles ou de son apparence.

Feeling embarrassed, ashamed, or disconcerted, typically due to shyness, guilt, or a loss of composure.

1. Embarrassed or self-consciousC1formal

   Experiencing a strong sense of self-conscious distress and discomfort arising from a social mistake, awkward situation, or unwanted attention.

   confus, honteux

   • He stood before the crowd looking utterly abashed after forgetting his lines.
   • Her abashed smile revealed how sorry she was for the clumsy remark.
   • The child hung his head, clearly abashed by the scolding.
   • Even the most confident speaker can become abashed by such direct praise.
   • A quick, abashed apology followed the accidental interruption.

   Synonymesashamedchagrineddiscomfitedembarrassedhumiliatedmortifiedred-facedself-consciousshamefacedsheepish

   Antonymesconfidentproudshamelessunembarrassed

2. Chagrined or humbledC1formal

   Made to feel shame, guilt, or loss of pride because of a personal error, misbehavior, or a humbling revelation.

   confus et humilié

   • He was deeply abashed when his careless mistake was pointed out.
   • The student looked abashed after the teacher returned the failing grade.
   • She felt abashed by her own earlier arrogance once the truth came to light.
   • An abashed hush fell over the room after his stern warning.
   • They were abashed into silence by the guest's unexpected and honest criticism.

   Synonymesashamedchagrinedcrestfallendiscomfitedembarrassedhumiliatedmortifiedshamefacedsheepish

   Antonymesproudshamelessunashamedundaunted

• Verbe signifiant faire éprouver à quelqu'un de la gêne, de la confusion ou de la honte, souvent en le déconcertant.

An archaic verb meaning to cause someone to feel embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed.

1. Cause embarrassmentC1formal

   To make someone feel embarrassed, ashamed, or self-conscious.

   embarrasser

   • His rude comment abashed her in front of everyone.
   • She was abashed by the unexpected praise.
   • The student felt abashed when he couldn't answer the simple question.

   Synonymeschagrinconfounddiscomfitdisconcertembarrasshumiliatemortifynonplusshame

   Antonymescomfortemboldenencouragereassure