slightly abashed

Examples (10)

• She looked slightly abashed when she realized her mistake.
• He felt slightly abashed by the unexpected and effusive praise.
• I was slightly abashed to admit I hadn't read the book everyone was discussing.
• The manager seemed slightly abashed when the intern pointed out the simple error.
• Forgetting the guest's name, the host appeared slightly abashed for a moment.
• He was slightly abashed to find he was the only one wearing a formal suit.
• There was a moment of silence, and she gave a slightly abashed smile.
• When his phone rang loudly in the quiet library, he looked slightly abashed and quickly silenced it.
• She was slightly abashed by her own forwardness but didn't regret asking the question.
• "I suppose so," he admitted, looking slightly abashed.