adjective
- made humble or subdued by experience, especially by punishment or criticism
Usage: often describes someone who has learned from mistakes or setbacks
Examples
- After losing the election, the candidate appeared chastened and reflective.
- The chastened student apologized for disrupting the class.
- He returned from his failed business venture looking chastened but wiser.
- The team’s chastened attitude showed they had learned from their defeat.
- She gave a chastened response when questioned about her poor judgment.
- The chastened executive promised to be more careful with company funds.