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(adj)
That has been shamed.
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Having been disgraced; having a damaged reputation.
deprived of dignity or self-respect
Disgraced, defiled, treated with dishonor.
Ashamed, displaying shame, especially by blushing in the face.
Having a feeling of shameful discomfort.
(informal) Acutely embarrassed.
Low; sneaking; ashamed.
(law) Judged to have committed a crime.
Shy, meek, ashamed or embarrassed.
Considered invalid, unreliable, or untrustworthy.
Causing or meriting shame or disgrace; disgraceful
(n)
The activity by which somebody is shamed.
Bringing or warranting disgrace; shameful.
(Australian Aboriginal) Feeling shame; ashamed.
Of a thing: causing or having the nature of a scandal; regarded as so immoral or wrong as to be extremely disgraceful; despicable, shameful.
Liable to humiliate, degrade, shame or embarrass someone.
Constituting a sin; morally or religiously wrong; wicked; evil.
Causing embarrassment; leading to a feeling of uncomfortable shame or self-consciousness.
Violating morality or decency; provoking indignation or affront.
Shy; not liking to be noticed; socially timid.
Very bad.
lacking in or damaging to dignity
Easily frightened; timid.
Causing horror; terrible; shocking.
Of low quality.
Very unpleasant; disagreeable.
Feeling sorrow; sorrowful, mournful.
(of a person) unable to think clearly or understand
(of a person) Regretful or apologetic for one's actions.
Excessively conscious of one's appearance or behaviour.
(colloquial) A sexually attractive, promiscuous male.
Showing blushes; rosy red.
Having a strong sense of guilt.
(of a person) Feeling or filled with remorse.
Embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed.
Sorrowful about what has been lost or done.
Sincerely penitent or feeling regret or sorrow, especially for one’s own actions.
Feeling pain or sorrow on account of one's sins or offenses; feeling sincere guilt.
Feeling or showing sorrow for wrongdoing.
With a red face; flushed, due to emotional or physical causes.
Causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow, especially in a wry or humorous way.
Feeling chagrin (at something); vexed; fretful.
Having the character of apology; regretfully excusing.
(chiefly Ireland, dialect) Deserving of shame; shameful.
Worthy of shame; shameful.
Resembling or characteristic of shame.
Sickened by consciousness of guilt.
Exhibiting compunctions, scruples, feelings of guilt.
Miserable or anguished, especially with anxiety or guilt.
Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.
(of a person) Embarrassed, blushing; feeling as though one might blush.
Expressing or containing reproach
(archaic) Bashful, modest; shy.
Easily ashamed, having a strong sense of shame; modest, chaste.
Feeling fear; afraid, frightened.
Resembling or characteristic of guilt.
So appalling or sad that one feels or should feel sorry for it; eliciting pity.
Alternative spelling of guilt-ridden. [Having a strong sense of guilt.]
Having the emotion of dismay.
Chastised.
Causing mortification; extremely embarrassing.
Deserving a rebuke; shameful.
A sensation that smarts or stings.
(adv)
(informal) guiltily
(especially ecology, of an organism) At risk of becoming endangered in the near future.
Alternative spelling of cringey. [Characterised by causing feelings of embarrassment; embarrassing.]
Ash-colored; pale; anemic
Feeling shaken or uncomfortable.
Exactly and carefully conducted.
Disgusted or revolted.
Overcome with humility; in awe of the strength of another or one's own weakness
Defeated of expectations or hope; experiencing disappointment; let down.
Likely to cause blushes; embarrassing or immodest.
(figuratively) Having a pallor (pale face) due to fear or a similar emotion.
Pitying oneself; marked by self-pity.
(figurative) Fearing the consequences of repeating an act, especially after being reprimanded.
Ruffled; upset and embarrassed.
(idiomatic) Sad or discouraged, especially as indicated by one's facial appearance.
Obsolete form of pudic. [Easily ashamed, having a strong sense of shame; modest, chaste.]
Alternative form of chagrined. [Feeling chagrin (at something); vexed; fretful.]
humiliating; humbling
Alternative form of guiltylike. [(informal) guiltily]
Causing shudders, as of fear or loathing.
Adjudged or sentenced to punishment, destruction, or confiscation.
humiliating
Afraid; suffering from fear.
Alternative form of cringy.
Thinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen; feeling afraid and unhappy.
embarrassed
(literary) Very sad or distressed, sorely upset.
(colloquial) That causes one to squirm with embarrassment or discomfort; embarrassing.
Of the eyes, a facial expression, etc.: looking downwards, usually as a sign of discouragement, sadness, etc., or sometimes modesty.
Causing feelings of sadness.
Of higher rank, status, quality, strength, etc.; inducing a feeling of inferiority.
(rare, nonstandard) Exhibiting shyness; timid.
Exhibiting fear.
Uneasy or disturbed.