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- Dictionaryshame/ʃeɪm/
noun
- 1. a painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behaviour: "she was hot with shame" Similar Opposite
- 2. a regrettable or unfortunate situation or action: "what a shame Ellie won't be here" Similar
verb
- 1. make (someone) feel ashamed: "I tried to shame him into giving some away" Similar
exclamation
- 1. used to express sentimental pleasure, especially at something small and endearing: South African "look at the foals—shame, aren't they sweet?"
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SHAME definition: 1. If something is described as a shame, it is disappointing or not satisfactory: 2. an…. Learn more.
The meaning of SHAME is a painful emotion caused by consciousness of guilt, shortcoming, or impropriety. How to use shame in a sentence.
shame is a painful feeling caused by the consciousness or exposure of unworthy or indecent conduct or circumstances: One feels shame at being caught in a lie. It is similar to guilt in the nature and origin of the feeling.
Shame is a painful feeling caused by the consciousness or exposure of unworthy or indecent conduct or circumstances: One feels shame at being caught in a lie. It is similar to guilt in the nature and origin of the feeling.
Thus shame arises when one's 'defects' are exposed to others, and results from the negative evaluation (whether real or imagined) of others; guilt, on the other hand, comes from one's own negative evaluation of oneself, for instance, when one acts contrary to one's values or idea of one's self. [21]
A painful emotion caused by the belief that one is, or is perceived by others to be, inferior or unworthy of affection or respect because of one's actions, thoughts, circumstances, or experiences: felt shame for having dropped out of school. b. Respect for propriety or morality: Have you no shame? 2. a.
Shame is a painful feeling that's a mix of regret, self-hate, and dishonor. A good person would feel shame if they cheated on a test or did something mean to a friend. Feeling shame — or being ashamed — is one of the most miserable feelings of them all.
[uncountable]the feelings of being sad, embarrassed or guilty that you have when you know that something you have done is wrong or stupid.
SHAME definition: 1. If you describe something as a shame, you are disappointed that it has happened: 2. a feeling…. Learn more.
[uncountable] the feelings of sadness, embarrassment, and guilt that you have when you know that something you have done is wrong or stupid His face burned with shame. She hung her head in shame. He could not live with the shame of other people knowing the truth. I would die of shame if she ever found out.
