Ashamed and Cheeky

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Ashamed adjective - Suffering from or expressive of a feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing.

Usage example: wearing a very ashamed look

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Cheeky is an antonym for ashamed.

Cheeky adjective - Displaying or marked by rude boldness.

Usage example: a cheeky comment about something that was none of her business

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Ashamed is an antonym for cheeky.

Nearby Words: cheek, cheekily, cheeked, cheeking

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