ashamed

Example Sentences

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Some who continue to show up keep quiet about the detentions or deportations of family members because they feel ashamed, Cardona said.

From Salon

Several people came to apologise, he says, including one woman who gave him flowers and told him she felt ashamed about what she had done.

From BBC

The film’s big ending — where Andie finds Blane alone and ashamed at prom and decides to take him back, culminating in their final kiss — wasn’t part of the final script.

From Salon

“You should be ashamed of yourself for not standing up,” he said at various points.

From Salon

With a hurt look on her face, Daisy said, “Jay Berry, you should be ashamed of yourself. Grandma has been so good to us and you can’t even thank her when she gives us something.”

From Literature