Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shame
noun, verb
/ʃeɪm/
Definition
A painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior.
Examples
- She felt a deep sense of shame after realizing her mistake.
- He tried to shame her for her decision, but she stood firm.
Meaning
Shame refers to the negative emotion that arises when one feels they have done something wrong or inappropriate, leading to feelings of guilt or embarrassment.
Synonyms
- guilt
- embarrassment
- disgrace
- humiliation
