Covered in confusion (7)

I believe the answer is:

abashed

(Other definitions for abashed that I've seen before include "Had base (anag.)" , "Embarrassed or discomfited" , "Shamefaced" , "turned red?" , "shamed" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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