Definitions
- Describing a feeling of guilt or regret for something one has done. - Referring to a sense of embarrassment or humiliation due to one's actions or behavior. - Talking about a feeling of self-consciousness or discomfort in a social situation.
- Describing a feeling of self-consciousness or awkwardness in a social situation. - Referring to a sense of shame or discomfort due to one's actions or behavior. - Talking about a state of being flustered or red-faced due to a mistake or mishap.
List of Similarities
- 1Both describe negative emotions related to one's actions or behavior.
- 2Both involve feelings of discomfort or self-consciousness.
- 3Both can be caused by social situations or interactions.
- 4Both are related to a sense of shame or regret.
What is the difference?
- 1Cause: Ashamed is usually caused by one's own actions or behavior, while embarrassed can also be caused by external factors or events.
- 2Intensity: Ashamed is often associated with a stronger sense of guilt or regret, while embarrassed is more focused on feeling awkward or uncomfortable.
- 3Focus: Ashamed is more inwardly directed, focusing on one's own feelings of guilt or regret, while embarrassed is more outwardly directed, focusing on how others perceive or judge the situation.
- 4Duration: Ashamed can be a long-lasting feeling, while embarrassed is usually temporary and fades over time.
- 5Usage: Ashamed is more commonly used in formal or serious contexts, while embarrassed is more commonly used in everyday conversations.
Remember this!
Ashamed and embarrassed are synonyms that describe negative emotions related to one's actions or behavior. However, there are some differences between the two words. Ashamed is usually caused by one's own actions, carries a stronger sense of guilt or regret, and is more inwardly directed. On the other hand, embarrassed can be caused by external factors, focuses on feeling awkward or uncomfortable, and is more outwardly directed.
