abashed

• 因自己的言行或外表而感到窘迫、羞愧或难为情。

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.

   尴尬或难为情

   • 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.

   同义词ashamedchagrineddiscomfitedembarrassedhumiliatedmortifiedred-facedself-consciousshamefacedsheepish

   反义词confidentproudshamelessunembarrassed

2. Chagrined or humbledC1formal

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

   羞愧或窘迫

   • 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.

   同义词ashamedchagrinedcrestfallendiscomfitedembarrassedhumiliatedmortifiedshamefacedsheepish

   反义词proudshamelessunashamedundaunted

• 使某人感到窘迫、尴尬或羞愧，常用于书面或较正式语境。

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.

   使难堪

   • 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.

   同义词chagrinconfounddiscomfitdisconcertembarrasshumiliatemortifynonplusshame

   反义词comfortemboldenencouragereassure