ashamed

Example Sentences

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Sean Penn, Hollywood's eternal rebel, on Sunday won a third Oscar for his comic yet terrifying portrayal of an absurdly uptight soldier ashamed of his past in "One Battle After Another."

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

“I’m ashamed when I see you. I realize you put a lot of trust in me, and it might look like I’m betraying you.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

I miss a place that did not make me feel ashamed about my most outlandish yearnings and dreams.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Andie and Iona would rather go their own way than try to keep up with anyone else, and they’re not ashamed of that, no matter how many people tell them that they should be.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

I’m not ashamed of Emma or Lily or my aunt’s gorgeous inn.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller