What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Abashment vs Embarrassed - What's the difference?

abashment | embarrassed |

As a noun abashment

is the state of being abashed; embarrassment from shame.

As an adjective embarrassed is

having a feeling of shameful discomfort.

As a verb embarrassed is

past tense of embarrass.

abashment

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The state of being abashed; embarrassment from shame.

    • References

    embarrassed

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having a feeling of shameful discomfort.
    • After returning from the pool, Aleshia felt significantly better, though she was still slightly embarrassed .

    Derived terms

    * embarrassedly

    Verb

    (head)
  • (embarrass)