abashment

Betekenis (Engels)

The state of being abashed; embarrassment from shame.

Sinonieme

embarrassment

shame

bashfulness

confusion

disgrace

mortification

perplexity

dishonour

excitement

fuss

hugger-mugger

awkwardness

indignity

infamy

modesty

nervousness

opprobrium

perturbation

predicament

reproach

shyness

straits

unease

uneasiness

ignominy

coyness

demureness

difficulty

discomfiture

discredit

dishonor

Uitgespreek as (IPA)

/əˈbæʃ.mənt/

Etimologie (Engels)

From Middle English abaisshment, from Middle French abaissement (“astonishment”) alteration of esbaissement, from esbaiss + -ment. Compare French ébahissement. Equivalent to abash + -ment.