Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

abashedly

adverb
/əˈbæʃɪdli/
Definition
In a manner that shows embarrassment or shame.
Examples
  • She abashedly admitted her mistake during the meeting.
  • He looked down abashedly after realizing he had made a social faux pas.
  • They abashedly accepted the compliment, unsure of how to respond.
Meaning
Feeling or showing embarrassment or shame, often in relation to one’s own actions.
Synonyms
  • embarrassingly
  • ashamedly
  • sheepishly