Word SHAME: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

shame

🇺🇸 [ʃeɪm]

Meanings

A painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior. Shame can arise from personal guilt, social norms, or moral expectations, leading to a desire to hide or make amends.

Examples

• He felt a deep sense of shame after forgetting her birthday.
• The shame of failing the test was overwhelming for her.
• They tried to escape the shame that their actions had caused.

Synonyms

embarrassment • guilt • regret

Antonyms

pride • honor • self-esteem