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Self-abased

Self-abased \Self`-a*based"\, a. Humbled by consciousness of inferiority, unworthiness, guilt, or shame.

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self-abased

a. Humbled by consciousness of inferiority, unworthiness, guilt, or shame.

Usage examples of "self-abased".

Was there anything more self-abased than a parent meeting with a teacher?