əˈʃeɪmd adj. (usu. predic.) 1 (often foll. by of (=
with regard to),
for (= on
account of), or to + infin.) embarrassed or disconcerted by
shame (ashamed of
his aunt; ashamed of having
lied; ashamed for
you; ashamed to be
seen with him). 2 (foll. by to + infin.)
hesitant,
reluctant (but usu.
not actually refusing or declining) (am ashamed to
admit that I
was wrong). øøashamedly adv. [OE ascamod
past part. of ascamian
feel shame (as
A-(2), SHAME)]