Abashment: meaning, definitions and examples
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abashment
[ əˈbæʃ mənt ]
feelings of embarrassment
Abashment refers to a feeling of embarrassment or shame. It is often experienced when one is made to feel self-conscious or exposed in a social situation. This term can describe both the emotional response and the state of being embarrassed.
Synonyms
discomfort, embarrassment, humiliation.
Examples of usage
- She felt a sense of abashment after tripping in front of her peers.
- His abashment was obvious when he realized he had spoken out of turn.
- The moment of abashment passed quickly as laughter erupted.
- He tried to hide his abashment under a calm facade.
Translations
Translations of the word "abashment" in other languages:
🇵🇹 embaraço
🇮🇳 शर्मिंदगी
🇩🇪 Verlegenheit
🇮🇩 malu
🇺🇦 зніяковіння
🇵🇱 zakłopotanie
🇯🇵 困惑
🇫🇷 embarras
🇪🇸 vergüenza
🇹🇷 utanç
🇰🇷 당황
🇸🇦 إحراج
🇨🇿 trapnost
🇸🇰 zahanbenie
🇨🇳 尴尬
🇸🇮 zmedeno
🇮🇸 skömm
🇰🇿 ұялу
🇬🇪 ბრაზო
🇦🇿 utanclıq
🇲🇽 vergüenza
Etymology
The word 'abashment' originates from the Middle English term 'abaschen', which is derived from the Old French 'abachier', meaning to confuse or disconcert. The etymology can be traced back to the Latin word 'abasciāre', which means to throw into confusion. The root morphed over time through various languages, and in English, it evolved into its current form. Abashment as a concept captures the vulnerability of human emotions, often triggered by unforeseen social faux pas. It highlights the delicate balance between self-awareness and social presence, reflecting how easy it is to slip into a state of embarrassment. The term has been in use since at least the 16th century, signifying a long-standing recognition of the feelings associated with social faux pas and the impact of public perception on individual dignity.