Ashamed
(adjective)
- Feeling guilty, embarrassed, or unworthy because of one's actions, characteristics, or associations.
- Feeling regret or disappointment about something that one has or has not done.
Origin:
Old english æscamod, of germanic origin; related to middle low german ēschen "ashy" and middle high german eschamen "to be ashamed".
Examples:
- I'm ashamed of my behavior at the party.
- I"m ashamed to admit that I didn"t vote.
- He was ashamed of his accent and tried to hide it.
- She was ashamed of her poverty and tried to hide it.
- He felt ashamed of his failure and didn't tell anyone.