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ashamed

CEFR: B2

Feeling deep guilt, embarrassment, or moral remorse because of one's wrongful actions, failure, or character.

Synonyms

contrite
remorseful
penitent

Common Collocations

feel ashamed
ashamed of your actions
deeply ashamed

Example Sentence

The company’s chief executive felt ashamed of the fraudulent accounting practices exposed during the financial audit.

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