Ashamedly

/əˈʃeɪmɪdli/ adverb

Definition

In an ashamed manner; with a feeling or expression of shame, embarrassment, or guilt.

Etymology

From ashamed (past participle of ashame) plus -ly (adverb suffix), forming an adverb describing how someone acts.

Kelly Says

The word 'ashamedly' is a bit rare today, but it captures something important—it describes the physical, emotional way shame changes how people move and speak!

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