Shamed: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when someone is made to feel ashamed or humiliated by another person or group. Often carries a negative connotation.

• She was publicly shamed for her mistake.
• He felt shamed when his friends laughed at him.

A feeling of responsibility or remorse for a wrongdoing, often related to a moral or ethical lapse.

• He felt guilty about breaking the vase.
• She was guilty for not standing up for her friend.

Applied when someone feels deep regret or guilt for something they have done or failed to do. It is a personal feeling rather than imposed by others.

• I am ashamed of lying to my parents.
• She felt ashamed for not helping her friend.

Used in situations where someone feels awkward or self-conscious, often due to a minor mistake or social discomfort.

• He was embarrassed when he tripped in front of everyone.
• She was embarrassed about forgetting the meeting time.

Use this when someone feels guilty or regretful because of their actions, often due to social or personal expectations.

• He felt shamed after lying to his friends.
• She was shamed for not helping her colleagues.

This word is appropriate for situations where someone is made to feel extremely ashamed and inferior, often intentionally. It has a negative connotation and implies cruelty.

• He was humiliated by his boss in front of the entire office.
• She felt humiliated after being laughed at by her classmates.

Use this in casual situations where someone feels awkward or self-conscious due to minor mistakes or social faux pas. It’s less intense than humiliate or disgrace.

• I didn't mean to embarrass you in front of your friends.
• She was embarrassed when she tripped on stage.

This term is used when someone's actions cause them to lose respect or honor, often publicly. It's heavy and often pertains to moral or ethical failures.

• His involvement in the scandal brought disgrace to his family.
• The athlete faced disgrace after failing the drug test.