/ Dictionary / Index A ashamed: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: a•shamed Pronunciation: (u-shāmd'), [key] — adj. 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. (esp. of children) bashful; timid. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: ashamed (Thesaurus) ashake Ashanti Related Content Daily Word Quiz: wary Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language