Abashment
Pronunciation: /ˈəbæʃˈɛmˈɛnt/
Abashment (noun)
- A feeling of being embarrassed and ashamed, often because you did something wrong or were noticed.
- A sudden weakening of confidence caused by fear, surprise, or strong disapproval from others.
Examples
- Her abashment showed when she dropped the papers.
- The mistake caused abashment during the meeting.