abashment

/əˈbæʃmənt/
noun
  1. The feeling of being embarrassed, ashamed, or uncomfortable.
    • The child's abashment turned to relief when his friends laughed along with him.
    • She tried to hide her abashment after forgetting the lyrics to the song.
    • His abashment was obvious when he realized he had worn mismatched shoes.
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