abashedly

In flustered manner

In an embarrassed or self-conscious manner, showing visible discomfort from shame or awkwardness: She abashedly admitted she'd never heard of the band.

The word suggests someone caught out or humbled, their composure disrupted by the awareness of having done something foolish or inappropriate.

embarrassed

sheepishly

In a self-conscious way

uncomfortably · red-faced · flustered · disconcerted · discomfited · crestfallen · chagrined · mortified · humiliated · blushing

ashamed

shamefacedly

In an embarrassed manner

contritely · penitently · regretfully · ruefully · repentantly · sorrowfully · humbly · chastened · hangdog · dejected

Opposites
emotional composure and confidence in manner

abashedlyconfidently

With self-assurance

unabashedly · proudly · boldly · self-assuredly · composedly

boldness and assertiveness

abashedlyboldly

With fearless confidence

brazenly · audaciously · defiantly · shamelessly · assertively

Family

unabashed, abashed, unabashedly

Familiarity
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G