shame

Definition

  • noun: a feeling of guilt, regret, or sadness that you have because you know you have done something wrong
  • noun: a painful emotion caused by consciousness of guilt, shortcoming, or impropriety
  • verb: to cause (someone) to feel ashamed
  • verb: to bring shame to
  • + 'into'
  • synonyms: dishonor, ignominy, derision

Examples

  • There is no 'shame' in admitting your mistakes. [=you should not feel ashamed/embarrassed about admitting your mistakes]

  • It's 'a crying shame' [=it's upsetting to me] that movies are often so violent these days.

  • Her art project 'put mine to shame'. [=her art project was much better than mine]

Movie quotes

  • (..) But you are back. And it's been in your family for centuries. It's not right for me to have it. He gave it to you. I'm not his son. I brought shame onto my house. I broke my father's heart. I forfeited the right to claim his sword. It's yours. May it serve you well. And your children after you. (..)
    2017 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Beyond the Wall Season: 7 Episode 6