- feeling shame; distressed or embarrassed by feelings of guilt, foolishness, or disgrace: He felt ashamed for having spoken so cruelly.
- unwilling or restrained because of fear of shame, ridicule, or disapproval: They were ashamed to show their work.
- (especially of children) bashful; timid.
- overcome with shame, guilt, or remorse
- suffering from feelings of inferiority or shame in relation to (a person, thing, or deed)
- unwilling through fear of humiliation, shame, etc
