Abashment

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /əˈbæʃ.mÉ™nt/
• GenAm IPA: /əˈbæʃ.mÉ™nt/

Origin

From Middle English abaishment, from Middle French abaissement ("astonishment") alteration of esbaissement, from esbaiss + -ment.

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• Compare French ébahissement

Full definition of abashment

Noun

1. The state of being abashed; embarrassment from shame. First attested from 1350 to 1470.