Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vergonha
Noun
ver-GON-yah
Definition
the feeling of shame or embarrassment
Examples
- Ela sentiu vergonha ao falar em público. (She felt shame when speaking in public.)
- Ele ficou com vergonha de pedir ajuda. (He was embarrassed to ask for help.)
Meaning
Vergonha is the Portuguese word for shame, referring to a painful emotion triggered by a perceived inadequacy or failure, often leading to feelings of humiliation or self-consciousness.
Synonyms
- envergonhamento
- humilhação
- desonra