shame

shame

noun

Definition of SHAME

1

a feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing <racked with shame over her actions of the previous week>

Synonyms contriteness, contrition, penitence, regret, remorse, remorsefulness, repentance, rue, self-reproach, shame

Related Words compunction, misgiving, prick, qualm, scruple; blame, culpability, fault; liability, rap, responsibility; chagrin, embarrassment; anguish, distress, grief, ruth, sadness, sorrow; bloodguilt, bloodguiltiness; apology, excuses, hand-wringing, mea culpa

Antonyms impenitence, remorselessness

2

a regrettable or blameworthy act <it's a shame you won't be able to come to the party>

Synonyms disgrace, pity, shame, sin

Related Words outrage, scandal

3

the state of having lost the esteem of others <left the room in shame after his angry outburst>

Synonyms discredit, disesteem, dishonor, disrepute, ignominy, infamy, obloquy, odium, opprobrium, reproach, shame

Related Words scandal; contempt, despite, disdain, scorn; deprecation, disapprobation, disapproval, disfavor; abasement, debasement, debasing, degradation, dust, humbling, humiliation; blot, brand, shadow, slur, smirch, spot, stain, stigma, taint

Near Antonyms admiration, appreciation, estimation, regard; awe, fear, reverence; fame, glory, renown, repute

Antonyms esteem, honor, respect