"abashed" in the verb sense
1. embarrass, abash
cause to be embarrassed cause to feel self-conscious
"abashed" in the adjective sense
1. abashed, chagrined, embarrassed
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
"felt abashed at the extravagant praise"
"chagrined at the poor sales of his book"
"was embarrassed by her child's tantrums"
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