| No. | Term | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Abashed | Self-conscious from embarrassment. |
| 2. | Abject | Humbled to a low state. |
| 3. | Acrid with regret | Bitterly remorseful. |
| 4. | Apologetic | Showing regret or contrition. |
| 5. | Awkward | Uncomfortable; socially self-conscious. |
| 6. | Bashful | Shy from embarrassment. |
| 7. | Begrudgingly contrite | Reluctantly remorseful. |
| 8. | Belittled | Made to feel small. |
| 9. | Blushing | Flushed with embarrassment. |
| 10. | Brokenhearted | Deeply sorrowful and regretful. |
| 11. | Chagrined | Annoyed at one’s own failure. |
| 12. | Chastened | Humbled by correction or defeat. |
| 13. | Contrite | Feeling penitence for wrongdoing. |
| 14. | Crestfallen | Dejected from disappointment or shame. |
| 15. | Cringing | Recoiling in embarrassment. |
| 16. | Defeated | Downcast after failure. |
| 17. | Degraded | Reduced in dignity or worth. |
| 18. | Demoralized | Disheartened; lacking confidence. |
| 19. | Deprived of face | Having lost social standing. |
| 20. | Discomfited | Uneasy; embarrassed or upset. |
| 21. | Disgraced | Having lost honor or respect. |
| 22. | Disheartened | Discouraged and downcast. |
| 23. | Dishonored | Stripped of honor or esteem. |
| 24. | Dismayed | Distressed by what’s happened. |
| 25. | Embarrassed | Self-conscious and uncomfortable. |
| 26. | Exposed | Made vulnerable to scrutiny. |
| 27. | Fallen from grace | No longer favored or respected. |
| 28. | Flustered | Confused by embarrassment. |
| 29. | Forlorn | Sad and hopeless-seeming. |
| 30. | Fretful | Worried and uneasy. |
| 31. | Galled | Irritated at one’s own mistake. |
| 32. | Guilt-ridden | Overwhelmed by guilt. |
| 33. | Guilty | Feeling responsible for wrongdoing. |
| 34. | Hangdog | Showing shamefaced dejection. |
| 35. | Humbled | Made modest; brought low. |
| 36. | Humiliated | Made to feel deeply embarrassed. |
| 37. | Hurt | Emotionally pained and regretful. |
| 38. | In disgrace | Disapproved; without honor. |
| 39. | Insecure | Lacking confidence; self-doubting. |
| 40. | Intimidated | Daunted; self-conscious under pressure. |
| 41. | Jolted by remorse | Suddenly regretful. |
| 42. | Judged | Feeling condemned by others. |
| 43. | Kicked oneself | Regretted one’s own actions. |
| 44. | Kowtowing | Overly submissive from fear. |
| 45. | Lamenting | Expressing sorrow and regret. |
| 46. | Losing face | Suffering public embarrassment. |
| 47. | Low-spirited | Downcast and discouraged. |
| 48. | Mortified | Extremely embarrassed or humiliated. |
| 49. | Mournful | Sorrowful; regret-tinged. |
| 50. | Nauseated with guilt | Sickened by remorse. |
| 51. | Nonplussed | At a loss; awkwardly embarrassed. |
| 52. | Not proud | Regretful about one’s behavior. |
| 53. | Object of scorn | Target of contempt. |
| 54. | On the back foot | Defensive and self-conscious. |
| 55. | Out of countenance | Embarrassed; disconcerted. |
| 56. | Penitent | Seeking forgiveness; remorseful. |
| 57. | Piqued | Hurt pride; mildly offended. |
| 58. | Poor in spirit | Humbled; lacking pride. |
| 59. | Publicly shamed | Exposed to humiliating criticism. |
| 60. | Rattled | Shaken; flustered and uneasy. |
| 61. | Red-faced | Embarrassed; blushing visibly. |
| 62. | Regretful | Feeling sorrow over actions. |
| 63. | Remorseful | Deeply sorry for wrongdoing. |
| 64. | Reproached | Made to feel at fault. |
| 65. | Rueful | Sorrowfully regretful. |
| 66. | Self-conscious | Overaware of others’ opinions. |
| 67. | Self-reproachful | Blaming oneself with regret. |
| 68. | Shamefaced | Showing embarrassment and shame. |
| 69. | Sheepish | Awkwardly embarrassed. |
| 70. | Shrunken | Drawn inward from embarrassment. |
| 71. | Sick with regret | Overcome by remorse. |
| 72. | Sinking feeling | Sudden dread and embarrassment. |
| 73. | Sorrowful | Sad; often with regret. |
| 74. | Stung | Hurt by criticism or failure. |
| 75. | Subdued | Quieted; humbled in mood. |
| 76. | Tainted | Stained in reputation. |
| 77. | Taken down a peg | Pride reduced by rebuke. |
| 78. | Tearful | Crying from regret or hurt. |
| 79. | Tongue-tied | Speechless from embarrassment. |
| 80. | Troubled | Distressed; uneasy with guilt. |
| 81. | Uncomfortable | Ill at ease; embarrassed. |
| 82. | Under a cloud | Suspected; socially disfavored. |
| 83. | Unrepentant but uneasy | Not sorry, yet bothered. |
| 84. | Unworthy | Feeling undeserving or inadequate. |
| 85. | Wincing | Reacting with embarrassed discomfort. |
| 86. | With head bowed | Showing humility or shame. |
| 87. | With tail between legs | Humbly retreating in embarrassment. |
| 88. | Wounded pride | Hurt self-esteem from failure. |
| 89. | Wracked with guilt | Tormented by guilt. |
| 90. | Wretched | Miserable with regret. |
| 91. | Yearning to atone | Wanting to make amends. |
| 92. | Yellow-bellied | Cowardly; ashamed of fear. |
| 93. | Yielding | Giving in from embarrassment. |
| 94. | Yoked to guilt | Burdened by wrongdoing. |
| 95. | Zapped of confidence | Confidence drained by humiliation. |
| 96. | Zapped with remorse | Hit suddenly by regret. |
| 97. | Zealously self-critical | Harshly judging oneself. |
| 98. | Zeroed by disgrace | Reduced by public dishonor. |
| 99. | Zesty self-reproach | Sharp, lively self-criticism. |
| 100. | Zipped-lip embarrassed | Too embarrassed to speak. |
