shame
Plural
shames
1
an uneasy feeling that we get because of our own or someone else's mistake or bad manner
- The child's face flushed with shame after being scolded by the teacher in front of the class.
- She couldn't shake off the feeling of shame after accidentally spilling her drink on the restaurant floor.
- Her sense of shame prevented her from confessing the truth to her parents.
- He felt a deep sense of shame after realizing he had forgotten his friend's birthday.
- Overcoming feelings of shame often requires self-compassion and forgiveness.
3
an unfortunate or disappointing situation that causes regret or sadness
- It is a shame that the concert was canceled.
- What a shame they could not join the trip.
- It is a real shame the museum is closing.
- Such a shame he missed the last train.
- It would be a shame to lose this beautiful building.
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