shame

shame · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A painful feeling of humiliation caused by one's own actions or circumstances.

  2. 2.

    A regrettable or unfortunate thing.

  3. 3.

    [as verb]To cause to feel shame; to disgrace.

Forms

plural: shames

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    shame on you — Expression of disapproval.
  • •
    put to shame — To outdo completely.

Related words

Antonyms: honor, pride
See also: embarrassment, guilt, pride
Synonyms: disgrace, embarrassment, humiliation

Etymology

From Old English sceamu ("shame, disgrace"), from Proto-Germanic skamō.