100 Other Words for “Ashamed”

100 Other Words for

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.