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ashamedly

a·shamed
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh-sheymd]
    • /əˈʃeɪmd/
    • /ə.ˈʃeɪmd.li/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-sheymd]
    • /əˈʃeɪmd/

Definitions of ashamedly word

  • adjective ashamedly feeling shame; distressed or embarrassed by feelings of guilt, foolishness, or disgrace: He felt ashamed for having spoken so cruelly. 1
  • adjective ashamedly unwilling or restrained because of fear of shame, ridicule, or disapproval: They were ashamed to show their work. 1
  • adjective ashamedly Chiefly Midland U.S. (especially of children) bashful; timid. 1
  • noun ashamedly With shame. 1
  • adverb ashamedly bashfully. 0

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Origin of ashamedly

First appearance:

before 1000
One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; orig. past participle of earlier ashame (v.) to be ashamed, Middle English, Old English āscamian, equivalent to ā- a-3 + scamian to shame

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Parts of speech for Ashamedly

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

ashamedly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

ashamedly usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for ashamedly

adverb ashamedly

  • guiltily — having committed an offense, crime, violation, or wrong, especially against moral or penal law; justly subject to a certain accusation or penalty; culpable: The jury found her guilty of murder.
  • regretful — full of regret; sorrowful because of what is lost, gone, or done.
  • remorseful — full of remorse.
  • shamefacedly — modest or bashful.
  • ruefully — causing sorrow or pity; pitiable; deplorable: a rueful plight.

Antonyms for ashamedly

adverb ashamedly

  • unashamedly — not ashamed; not restrained by embarrassment or consciousness of moral guilt: a liar unashamed even after public disgrace.

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