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sense of shame
shame S0315200 (shām)n.1. a. A painful emotion caused by the belief that one is, or is perceived by others to be, inferior or unworthy of affection or respect because of one's actions, thoughts, circumstances, or experiences: felt shame for having dropped out of school.b. Respect for propriety or morality: Have you no shame?2. a. A condition of disgrace or dishonor; ignominy: an act that brought shame on the whole family.b. A regrettable or unfortunate situation: "It was a shame how the place had fallen apart, with tall scorched grass and sagging gutters" (Tom Drury).c. One that brings dishonor, disgrace, or condemnation: "I would ... Forget the shames that you have stained me with" (Shakespeare).tr.v. shamed, sham·ing, shames 1. a. To cause to feel shame: "expletives that would have shamed a stevedore" (Jeffrey Tayler).b. To cause to feel ashamed to the point of doing something: I was shamed into making an apology.2. a. To bring dishonor or disgrace on: behavior that shamed him in the eyes of the community.b. To disgrace by surpassing: wanted revenge because a rival had shamed him in the previous race.Idioms: put to shame1. To cause to feel shame.2. To outdo thoroughly; surpass: Your kindness has put the rest of us to shame. sense of shame An understanding and respect for propriety and morality.
[Middle English, from Old English sceamu.]Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | sense of shame - a motivating awareness of ethical responsibilitysense of dutyconscience, moral sense, scruples, sense of right and wrong - motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions |
Translationssense of shame
have no sense of shameTo have no respect or consideration for the standards of morality, propriety, or human decency expected of one. So, you're telling me that you knowingly defrauded thousands of elderly pensioners just so you could buy a second yacht? Have you no sense of shame? You really can't have a sense of shame to work in that industry.See also: have, no, of, sense, shame sense of shame An understanding and respect for propriety and morality.See also: of, sense, shamesense of shame
Related to sense of shame: ignominious, ashamedSynonyms for sense of shamenoun a motivating awareness of ethical responsibilitySynonymsRelated Words- conscience
- moral sense
- scruples
- sense of right and wrong
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