Shame: meaning, definitions and examples

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shame

[ ʃeɪm ]

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feeling

A painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior.

Synonyms

embarrassment, guilt, humiliation

Examples of usage

I felt a deep sense of shame after my mistake was revealed.
She couldn't bear the shame of being caught lying.
He was filled with shame for betraying his friend's trust.

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action

To cause to feel shame; to embarrass or humiliate.

Synonyms

disgrace, embarrass, humiliate

Examples of usage

She was ashamed to admit her mistake.
He shamed her for her rude behavior.
Their actions shamed the entire community.

Translations

Translations of the word "shame" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vergonha

🇮🇳 शर्म

🇩🇪 Scham

🇮🇩 malu

🇺🇦 сором

🇵🇱 wstyd

🇯🇵 恥 (はじ)

🇫🇷 honte

🇪🇸 vergüenza

🇹🇷 utanç

🇰🇷 수치 (suchi)

🇸🇦 عار

🇨🇿 hanba

🇸🇰 hanba

🇨🇳 羞耻 (xiūchǐ)

🇸🇮 sramota

🇮🇸 skömm

🇰🇿 ұят

🇬🇪 სირცხვილი

🇦🇿 utanc

🇲🇽 vergüenza

Word origin

The word 'shame' originated from the Old English word 'scamu', which means a painful feeling of humiliation. Over time, its meaning evolved to encompass a broader range of emotions related to embarrassment and guilt. The concept of shame has been studied extensively in psychology and sociology, highlighting its role in shaping individual behavior and societal norms.