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He was ashamed

🇬🇧 UK //hɪ wəz əˈʃeɪmd// 🇺🇸 US //hi wəz əˈʃeɪmd//

Meaning of He was ashamed

He felt guilt or embarrassment about something he did.

In simple words: He felt guilty or embarrassed.

He was ashamed in a sentence

• After failing the test, he was ashamed of his lack of preparation.
• She was ashamed when her mistake was exposed in front of her friends.
• He was ashamed to admit he needed help.
• Despite his successes, he was ashamed of his past.

How to use He was ashamed

Use when discussing feelings of embarrassment or guilt, often in personal or sensitive contexts. Avoid in light-hearted conversations.

Grammar pattern

be + ashamed

Memory hint

Think of 'a shame' — feeling bad about something you did.

Related words

Collocations with He was ashamed

• be ashamed of something
• feel ashamed
• ashamed of one's actions

Synonyms for He was ashamed

• embarrassed
• humiliated
• disgraced
• guilty

Opposites of He was ashamed

• proud
• unashamed

Common mistakes with He was ashamed

• Confusing 'ashamed' with 'embarrassed' — both are similar but can have different contexts.
• Using 'ashamed' without a subject, e.g., 'was ashamed' feels incomplete.
• Incorrectly saying 'ashame' instead of 'ashamed'.

Frequently asked questions about He was ashamed

What does He was ashamed mean?

He felt guilty or embarrassed.

What is the definition of He was ashamed?

He felt guilt or embarrassment about something he did.

How do you use He was ashamed in a sentence?

After failing the test, he was ashamed of his lack of preparation.

Can you give another example of He was ashamed?

She was ashamed when her mistake was exposed in front of her friends.

What are synonyms for He was ashamed?

Common alternatives include embarrassed, humiliated, disgraced, guilty.

What is the opposite of He was ashamed?

Opposite meanings include proud, unashamed.

What words go with He was ashamed?

It commonly pairs with be ashamed of something, feel ashamed, ashamed of one's actions.

What are common mistakes when using He was ashamed?

Confusing 'ashamed' with 'embarrassed' — both are similar but can have different contexts. Using 'ashamed' without a subject, e.g., 'was ashamed' feels incomplete. Incorrectly saying 'ashame' instead of 'ashamed'.

How do you pronounce He was ashamed?

US: //hi wəz əˈʃeɪmd//, UK: //hɪ wəz əˈʃeɪmd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use He was ashamed?

Use when discussing feelings of embarrassment or guilt, often in personal or sensitive contexts. Avoid in light-hearted conversations.