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abashed

UK/ә'bæʃd/US
TOEFLC2

Definitions

adj.

Feeling embarrassed, ashamed, or self-conscious

感到窘迫的,羞愧的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
aprefix
+
bashroot
+
edpast tense / completed
=abashed

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He looked abashed when caught in the lie.

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