ashamedly

Thân thiện

She looked down ashamedly after admitting her mistake.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a manner showing or feeling shame, guilt, or embarrassment: The word "ashamedly" describes an action done while experiencing or expressing a sense of shame, regret, or humiliation.

Usage

"Ashamedly" is used to modify a verb, describing how an action is performed. It indicates that the person performing the action feels ashamed about it. It often precedes or follows the verb it modifies.

Examples

• Adverb:
  • He ashamedly admitted that he had lied. (He admitted he had lied, and his manner showed he felt shame about it.)
  • She nodded ashamedly, unable to meet their eyes. (She nodded in a way that communicated her feeling of shame.)
  • "I forgot your birthday," he said ashamedly. (He said it with a tone and expression of shame.)

Advanced Usage

• "To do something ashamedly": To perform an action while consciously feeling shame.
  • He ashamedly accepted the award, knowing others deserved it more.
• Used to contrast a reluctant or guilt-ridden action with a proud or confident one.
  • While some boasted of their exploits, he ashamedly recounted his failure.

Variants and Related Words

• Ashamed (adjective): Feeling shame or guilt.
  • She felt ashamed of her behavior.
• Shame (noun/verb): The painful feeling or the act of causing this feeling.
• Shamefacedly (adverb): In a shamefaced manner; synonym for "ashamedly," often implying a downcast expression.

Synonyms

• Shamefacedly: With a showing of shame.
• Guiltily: In a manner feeling or showing guilt.
• Sheepishly: In an embarrassed or bashful manner, often due to mild shame.

Antonyms

• Proudly: With a feeling of pride.
• Unashamedly: Without any feeling of shame; boldly.

Related Phrases/Idioms

• "To hang one's head (ashamedly)": A physical idiom often associated with the manner described by "ashamedly."
  • He hung his head ashamedly as the truth came out.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. with a feeling of shame