1. causing someone to feel embarrassed, ashamed, or self-conscious

Examples

• The teacher’s abashing criticism made the student turn red.
• Her abashing stare made him forget what he was going to say.
• The abashing silence that followed his joke was uncomfortable.
• It was abashing to realize everyone had heard his mistake.
• The abashing defeat left the team feeling demoralized.
• His abashing comments about her presentation were unnecessary.