B1
ashamed vs shameful
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| ashamedadjective/əˈʃeɪmd/ | Meaning feeling bad or guilty because of something you did or something about you | Goes with ashamed of | Example He felt ashamed of lying to his mother about his grades. |
| shamefuladjective/ˈʃeɪm.fəl/ | Meaning so bad that people should feel ashamed of it | Goes with shameful behavior | Example The manager's shameful behavior was reported in every newspaper. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
I'm to admit that I've never read a whole book in English.