Shame
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Shame
Noun
- An uncomfortable or painful feeling due to recognition or consciousness of one's own impropriety or dishonor, or something being exposed that should have been kept private.
"When I realized that I had hurt my friend, I felt deep shame."
- Something to regret.
"It was a shame not to see the show after driving all that way."
- Reproach incurred or suffered; dishonour; ignominy; derision.
- The cause or reason of shame; that which brings reproach and ignominy.
- That which is shameful and private, especially private parts.
Interjection
- A cry of admonition for the subject of a speech, either to denounce the speaker or to agree with the speaker's denunciation of some person or matter; often used reduplicated, especially in political debates.
- Ellipsis of what a shame; expressing disappointment or sympathy
"Shame, you poor thing, you must be cold!"
Adjective
- Embarrassed and shy, particularly because one is the subject of attention.
- Causing embarrassment or shyness.
Verb
- To cause to feel shame.
"I was shamed by the teacher's public disapproval."
- To cover with reproach or ignominy; to dishonor; to disgrace.
- To denounce as having done something shameful; to criticize with the intent or effect of causing a feeling of shame.
"Stop shaming others about their food choices."
- To drive or compel by shame.
"The politician was shamed into resigning."
- To feel shame, be ashamed.
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