Synonyms: mortified, humiliated, embarrassed
Definition: made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride
Usage: too embarrassed to say hello to his drunken father on the street; humiliated that his wife had to go out to work; felt mortified by the comparison with her sister
Similar words: ashamed
Definition: feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
Usage: are you ashamed for having lied?; felt ashamed of my torn coat
Synonyms: humbled, humiliated, crushed, broken, low
Definition: subdued or brought low in condition or status
Usage: brought low; a broken man; his broken spirit
Similar words: humble
Definition: marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful
Usage: a humble apology; essentially humble...and self-effacing, he achieved the highest formal honors and distinctions- B.K.Malinowski