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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

sheepish

adjective

ashamed or embarrassed 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

caxirola

a percussion instrument used by football fans which makes a rattling sound when shaken

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