What is the comparative form of “ashamed”?
The comparative form of “ashamed” is “more ashamed”.Example
I felt more ashamed of my actions than I had anticipated.
Example
He was more ashamed of his mistake than anyone else.
What is the superlative form of “ashamed”?
The superlative form of “ashamed” is “most ashamed”.Example
Among all the students, she was the most ashamed of her poor performance.
Example
He was the most ashamed he had ever been in his life.
Why is this expression not used with most, more?
"Most" and "more" are used with "ashamed" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more ashamed" and "most ashamed" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of shame or embarrassment.
Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?
"Ashamed" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.
Expressions with similar meanings to “more ashamed”
Used to describe a stronger feeling of self-consciousness or discomfort.
Example
She was more embarrassed by her blunder than she had expected.
Used to indicate a stronger sense of shame or disgrace.
Example
He felt more humiliated by his failure than he could express.
Expressions with similar meanings to “most ashamed”
Used to describe the strongest feeling of self-consciousness or discomfort.
Example
She was the most embarrassed she had ever been when she tripped and fell in front of everyone.
Used to indicate the strongest sense of shame or disgrace.
Example
He felt the most humiliated he had ever felt when his secret was exposed.
Using than with comparative “more ashamed”
When using the comparative form "more ashamed" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "I felt more ashamed of my actions than I had anticipated." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of shame in the first action is higher than the level of shame anticipated.
How can I use this expression in context?
“more ashamed” and “most ashamed” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.- 1Mistakes
She was more ashamed of her mistake than anyone else.
She was more ashamed of her mistake than anyone else.
- 2Performance
Among all the students, he was the most ashamed of his poor performance.
Among all the students, he was the most ashamed of his poor performance.
- 3Embarrassing Moments
She was the most embarrassed she had ever been when she tripped and fell in front of everyone.
She was the most embarrassed she had ever been when she tripped and fell in front of everyone.
- 4Exposed Secrets
He felt the most humiliated he had ever felt when his secret was exposed.
He felt the most humiliated he had ever felt when his secret was exposed.
Related idioms and phrases
Hang your head in shame
To feel extremely embarrassed or ashamed of something one has done.
Example
He had to hang his head in shame after his dishonesty was revealed.
Eating humble pie
To admit one's error or defeat and apologize humbly.
Example
After his rude behavior, he had to eat humble pie and apologize to everyone.
