zawstydzony
embarrassed, ashamed
Intermediate Adjective
🔊
Pronunciation
/zavstɨˈd͡zɔnɨ/
💡
Cultural Note
Being zawstydzony by compliments is very common in Polish culture, where modesty is valued. A girl who blushes (zarumieniona) from being zawstydzona is considered charming. The phrase 'nie wstydź się' (don't be shy/ashamed) is a gentle encouragement.
📝 Example Sentences
Była zawstydzona komplementem.
She was embarrassed by the compliment.
Zawstydzony chłopak nie mógł wykrztusić słowa.
The embarrassed boy couldn't utter a word.
Nie bądź zawstydzony swoimi uczuciami.
Don't be ashamed of your feelings.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| neuter | zawstydzone |
| feminine | zawstydzona |
| masculine | zawstydzony |
| plural_other | zawstydzone |
| plural_masculine_personal | zawstydzeni |