AskDefine | Define abashment

Dictionary Definition

abashment n : feeling embarrassed due to modesty [syn: bashfulness]

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English

Etymology

Compare French ébahissement

Pronunciation

  • (RP) /əˈbæʃmənt/

Noun

  1. The state of being abashed; confusion from shame.

Translations

the state of being abashed; confusion from shame
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