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abashment

[əˈbaʃmənt]

abashment Definition

a feeling of embarrassment, shame, or humiliation.

Using abashment: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "abashment" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He felt a deep sense of abashment when he realized his mistake.

  • Example

    Her abashment was evident from the way she avoided eye contact.

  • Example

    The teacher's scolding caused abashment among the students.

abashment Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with abashment

  • to cause someone to feel embarrassed or ashamed

    Example

    The unexpected question threw him into abashment.

  • abashment of riches

    an overwhelming amount of something, often used ironically

    Example

    I have an abashment of riches when it comes to choosing a restaurant in this city.

  • to regain one's composure after feeling embarrassed or ashamed

    Example

    It took her a while to recover from her abashment at the party.

Origins of abashment

from Middle English 'abasshen', meaning 'to put to shame'

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Summary: abashment in Brief

'Abashment' [əˈbaʃmənt] refers to a feeling of embarrassment, shame, or humiliation. It is often caused by unexpected situations or mistakes, as exemplified by 'He felt a deep sense of abashment when he realized his mistake.' 'Abashment' can also be used in phrases like 'throw into abashment,' meaning to cause someone to feel embarrassed, and 'recover from abashment,' meaning to regain composure after feeling embarrassed.