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abashed

adjective (abashed)

«abashed» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Abashed means embarrassed and feeling small, because you have been shamed or made to look foolish in front of others. tree →

In the lessons

a hero or heroine who feels shame and looks down after being laughed at or praised in public

Examples

  • He stood abashed when the teacher praised him. tree →
  • She felt abashed when everyone laughed at her. tree →
  • The little boy looked abashed and said sorry. tree →
  • I was abashed by my own mistake. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

Used as in everyday English: ashamed and embarrassed.

Interpretation. Often the opposite of trust in God: those who trust Him are not put to shame, but their enemies are.

Examples

  • They looked unto Him, and were radiant; and their faces shall never be abashed. (Writings PSA.34.6, JPS 1917) tree →
  • Let them be ashamed and affrighted for ever; yea, let them be abashed and perish; (Writings PSA.83.18, JPS 1917) tree →
  • My tongue also shall tell of Thy righteousness all the day; for they are ashamed, for they are abashed, that seek my hurt. (Writings PSA.71.24, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

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