What is the meaning of abashed?

verb

  • Cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious.

adjective

  • Feeling or caused to feel uneasy and self-conscious.
    • usage: "felt abashed at the extravagant praise"; "chagrined at the poor sales of his book"; "was embarrassed by her child's tantrums"
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