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 clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You swore she'd go free! Don't dare impugn me honor, boy. I agreed she'd go free, but it was you who failed to specify when or where. Though does seem a shame to lose something so fine, don't it? MEN: Aye. So I'll be having that dress back before you go. (..)
    2003 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
  • (..) The pirate. You seem familiar. Have I threatened you before? I make a point of avoiding familiarity with pirates. It would be a shame to put a mark on your record. So if you'll excuse me. Do you think this wise, boy? Crossing blades with a pirate? You threatened Miss Swann. (..)
    2003 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl