shame
shame
Pronunciation
The IPA phonetic spelling for "shame" is: ʃeɪm
Here's a breakdown of the sounds in each syllable:
ʃ - voiceless postalveolar fricative (the "sh" sound)
eɪ - diphthong, starting as a mid-front unrounded vowel and moving to a high front unrounded vowel (the "ay" sound)
m - bilabial nasal consonant (the "m" sound)
Word Form Variations
The word "shame" doesn't have plural forms. It's a singular noun.
However, it can be used in different verb forms:
Shames: Third-person singular present tense (e.g., "He shames himself.")
Shamed: Past tense and past participle (e.g., "She was shamed by her actions.")
Shaming: Present participle (e.g., "The public shaming was harsh.")
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Noun
Definition: A painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong-doing, failure, or disappointment.
Synonyms: embarrassment, disgrace, dishonor, humiliation, mortification
Antonyms: pride, honor, glory
Verb
Definition: To cause someone to feel ashamed or humiliated.
Synonyms: embarrass, disgrace, humiliate, mortify
Antonyms: honor, praise, glorify
Adjective
Definition: Causing or deserving shame.
Synonyms: disgraceful, dishonorable, humiliating, shameful
Antonyms: honorable, glorious, admirable
Examples of Use
Literature:
"For shame!" cried a bold voice. (Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice)
"He felt a deep shame at his own cowardice." (J.D. Salinger, The Catcher in the Rye)
Newspapers and Online Publications:
"The scandal brought shame on the entire family." (The New York Times)
"The politician faced public shame for his corrupt actions." (BBC News)
Entertainment:
"You should be ashamed of yourself!" (A common phrase in many TV shows and movies)
In many songs, "shame" is used to express feelings of regret, guilt, or disappointment.
General Public Discourse:
"It's a shame that such a talented person would waste their potential."
"You should be ashamed of yourself for bullying that child."
These examples illustrate the versatility of the word "shame" and its ability to convey a range of emotions and situations.
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Shame
"Shame is the most powerful, master emotion. It’s the fear that we’re not good enough." — Brené Brown
"Shame corrodes the very part of us that believes we are capable of change." — Brené Brown
"Shame is a soul-eating emotion." — C.G. Jung
"The shame is not in having faults, but in failing to recognize them." — Confucius
"Feel no shame in not knowing something. The shame lies in not finding out." — Russian Proverb
"Where there is no shame, there is no honor." — Anonymous
"It is a shame for the man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable." — Socrates
"The greater the power, the more dangerous the abuse." — Edmund Burke (referencing how shame often accompanies misuse of power)
"Better to die with honor than live with shame." — Anonymous
"Poverty is no shame, but being ashamed of it is." — Benjamin Franklin
Etymology
The word "shame" has a long history. It comes from the Old English word "scamu," which meant the same thing: a feeling of embarrassment or disgrace.
Interestingly, the root of "scamu" can be traced back even further to the Proto-Germanic word "skamuz," which had a similar meaning. This suggests that the concept of shame has been part of the Germanic languages for a very long time.
The first known written use of "shame" in English was in the 10th century. Over the centuries, the word has evolved and developed, but its core meaning of embarrassment and disgrace has remained relatively constant.
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Shame
Shame on you: Used to express disapproval or disappointment.
For shame! A more formal expression of disapproval.
Put to shame: To surpass or outdo someone.
A crying shame: Something very unfortunate or regrettable.
Hang your head in shame: To feel deep embarrassment or remorse.
While there aren't many idioms directly using "shame," many idioms convey similar feelings of embarrassment or regret:
Eat humble pie: To admit one's mistake or accept defeat.
Red-faced: Embarrassed or ashamed.
To have egg on one's face: To be embarrassed by a mistake or failure.
To feel like a right idiot: To feel very foolish or stupid.
These idioms, while not directly using "shame," capture the essence of feeling embarrassed or ashamed.
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Source Information
Definition of shame from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
