Asked by bobby
Which word meaning “feeling upset because of one’s actions” is the strongest?
Embarrassed
Ashamed
Sorry
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"Ashamed" is the strongest.
- Embarrassed — mild, social discomfort or awkwardness (flushed, uneasy, often temporary).
- Sorry — an expression of regret or apology; can be mild or strong depending on context, but doesn't necessarily imply deep self-condemnation.
- Ashamed — strong, internal moral discomfort and diminished self‑worth about one's actions; deeper and more serious than embarrassment.
So in intensity: embarrassed < sorry (context-dependent) < ashamed.
For even stronger terms emphasizing deep moral regret, consider "remorseful," "contrite," or "penitent."
- Embarrassed — mild, social discomfort or awkwardness (flushed, uneasy, often temporary).
- Sorry — an expression of regret or apology; can be mild or strong depending on context, but doesn't necessarily imply deep self-condemnation.
- Ashamed — strong, internal moral discomfort and diminished self‑worth about one's actions; deeper and more serious than embarrassment.
So in intensity: embarrassed < sorry (context-dependent) < ashamed.
For even stronger terms emphasizing deep moral regret, consider "remorseful," "contrite," or "penitent."
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