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ashamed

/əˈʃeɪmd/

To feel very bad or embarrassed because you have done something wrong, silly, or not good enough. It is the feeling of guilt or low self-esteem that comes after a mistake.

例文

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1

I felt ashamed after I lied to my best friend.

I felt very bad and guilty after I told a lie to my close friend.

2

He was deeply ashamed of his unprofessional behavior at the conference.

He felt a strong sense of guilt for acting poorly during the professional event.

3

Don't be ashamed to admit that you don't know the answer.

Do not feel embarrassed about saying you do not have the information.

語族

名詞
shame
Verb
shame
副詞
ashamedly
形容詞
ashamed
関連
shamefulness
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覚え方のコツ

Think of 'A-shamed' as 'A-shameful-mistake'. When you make a mistake, you feel ashamed.

クイックテスト

He was ________ of his poor behavior at the party.

正解!

正解は: ashamed

例文

1

I felt ashamed after I lied to my best friend.

everyday

I felt very bad and guilty after I told a lie to my close friend.

2

He was deeply ashamed of his unprofessional behavior at the conference.

formal

He felt a strong sense of guilt for acting poorly during the professional event.

3

Don't be ashamed to admit that you don't know the answer.

informal

Do not feel embarrassed about saying you do not have the information.

4

The participants reported feeling ashamed when they failed the simple task.

academic

The people in the study said they felt guilt when they could not finish the easy job.

5

The company was ashamed of the technical errors in the new software.

business

The business felt embarrassed by the mistakes found in their new computer program.

語族

名詞
shame
Verb
shame
副詞
ashamedly
形容詞
ashamed
関連
shamefulness

よく使う組み合わせ

feel ashamed of to have a feeling of guilt about something
deeply ashamed to feel a very strong sense of shame
ashamed to admit feeling too embarrassed to say the truth
nothing to be ashamed of there is no reason to feel bad about this
ashamed of yourself a phrase used to tell someone they should feel guilty

よく使うフレーズ

I'm ashamed of you

I am disappointed and think you should feel guilty

to look ashamed

to have an expression on your face that shows you feel bad

thoroughly ashamed

completely and totally feeling guilty

よく混同される語

ashamed vs embarrassed

Ashamed involves a sense of moral wrong or guilt, while embarrassed is usually just about social awkwardness.

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使い方のコツ

The word 'ashamed' is almost always followed by the preposition 'of' (ashamed of something) or the infinitive 'to' (ashamed to do something). It describes a person's internal feeling rather than the situation itself.

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よくある間違い

Learners often say 'I have shame' or 'I am shame' instead of the correct adjective form 'I am ashamed.'

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覚え方のコツ

Think of 'A-shamed' as 'A-shameful-mistake'. When you make a mistake, you feel ashamed.

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語源

Derived from the Old English word 'asceamed', which means to feel shame or be filled with a sense of guilt.

文法パターン

Subject + be/feel + ashamed + of + [noun/pronoun] Subject + be/feel + ashamed + to + [verb] Subject + be + ashamed + that + [clause]
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文化的な背景

In many 'honor-shame' cultures, being ashamed is a public matter that affects the whole family's reputation.

クイックテスト

He was ________ of his poor behavior at the party.

正解!

正解は: ashamed

Emotionsの関連語

joy

A1

A deep feeling of great happiness and pleasure. It is used to describe an intense emotion or something that causes this feeling.

pleased

A1

To feel or show satisfaction and happiness about a specific event, situation, or result. It is commonly used to describe a person's positive emotional state when their expectations are met or exceeded.

content

A1

A feeling of being happy and satisfied with what you have or your current situation. It describes a state of peace where you do not feel the need for anything more.

eager

A1

Eager describes a person who has a strong desire to do something or is very excited about something that will happen. It suggests a positive, energetic readiness and a keen interest in a particular activity.

confident

A1

To be confident means feeling sure about your own abilities or that something will happen as you expect. It describes a person who believes in themselves and does not feel nervous or shy in front of others.

proud

A1

Proud describes the feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements or the achievements of those one is associated with. It is often used to express honor or high self-esteem regarding a specific quality or action.

relieved

A1

Feeling happy and relaxed because something difficult or unpleasant has stopped or did not happen. It describes the sense of comfort you feel when a worry goes away.

cherish

A1

To love someone or something very much and want to protect them. It also means to keep a happy memory or a feeling in your heart for a long time.

admire

A1

To look at someone or something and feel respect or approval. It is used when you think someone is very good, or when you think something is beautiful to look at.

tender

A1

A gentle and kind feeling or quality shown toward others. It describes a soft emotional state where someone is caring, affectionate, and easily moved by love or sympathy.

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