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Feeling ashamed or embarrassed

ashamed

adjective

feeling guilty or embarrassed because you have done something wrong, or think that you have not reached a standard that people expect

embarrassed

adjective

ashamed of something and worried about what other people will think of you

guilty

adjective

ashamed and sorry because you have done something wrong

sorry

adjective

ashamed, embarrassed, or unhappy about something that you have done

foolish

adjective

embarrassed because of something stupid that you have done

uncomfortable

adjective

feeling embarrassed or nervous

contrite

adjective

very sorry or ashamed because you have done something bad

repentant

adjective

ashamed and sorry because you recognize that you have done something wrong

abashed

adjective

embarrassed or ashamed about something that you have done

feel/look small

to feel or look ashamed or unimportant, especially because of something that someone has said or done

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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higgledy-piggledy

mixed together in a way that is not planned, organized, or tidy

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show a bit of ankle

… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything

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