feeling shame; distressed or embarrassed by feelings of guilt, foolishness, or disgrace

He felt ashamed for having spoken so cruelly.

unwilling or restrained because of fear of shame, ridicule, or disapproval

They were ashamed to show their work.

Chiefly Midland U.S. (esp. of children) bashful; timid.

adjective

bold , defiant , immodest , not sorry , shameless , unregretful , unremorseful , unself-conscious , brazen-faced , unashamed

adjective

abashed , apologetic , bashful , blushing , chagrined , compunctious , conscience-stricken , contrite , crestfallen , debased , demeaned , discomfited , disconcerted , distraught , distressed , embarrassed , flustered , guilty , hesitant , humble , humbled , humiliated , meek , mortified , muddled , penitent , regretful , reluctant , repentant , shamed , shamefaced , sheepish , shy , sorry , stammering , stuttering , submissive , confused , out of countenance , remorseful