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

  • (..) the government will do to me? Take a big wet bite out of my ass is what. Poor Byron. Terrible fucking luck, huh? Crying shame. Some people really got it awful. Andy, are you nuts? Keep your eyes on your mop, man! You'll pay some tax, but you'll still end up-- (..)
    1994 The Shawshank Redemption
  • (..) -I can't stand this guy. -Oh, Lord! Yes! Richmond, Virginia. Smell my ass! After he smells mine. That's a shame about your horse coming in last and all. But I sure do love that winning horse of mine, though. I owe that boy a big kiss when I see him. (..)
    1994 The Shawshank Redemption