shame
🇺🇸
/ʃeɪm/
🇬🇧
/ʃeɪm/
noun
B2
A feeling of regret or disappointment for something that is thought to be wrong or bad.
It's a shame that you can't join us for dinner.
B2
A feeling of embarrassment or guilt because of something you have done wrong or foolish.
He felt shame for his dishonest actions.
R
The quality of being able to feel embarrassed or guilty about one's actions.
The child showed no shame after breaking the vase.
R
The loss of respect or honor due to one's actions.
There is no shame in admitting when you're wrong.
verb
R
To cause someone to feel ashamed or embarrassed.
His generosity shamed the rest of us into giving more.
R
To cause someone to lose honor or respect.
You have shamed your family with your behavior.
interjection
R
An expression of sympathy or approval.
Shame, you did a great job!
translation
A feeling of regret or disappointment for something that is thought to be wrong or bad.; A feeling of embarrassment or guilt because of something you have done wrong or foolish.; The quality of being able to feel embarrassed or guilty about one's actions.; The loss of respect or honor due to one's actions.
To cause someone to feel ashamed or embarrassed.; To cause someone to lose honor or respect.
An expression of sympathy or approval.
Word Forms
3rd Present
shames
Progressive
shaming
Past
shamed
Perfect
shamed
Plural
shames