shame
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1.3
- noun
- /ʃeɪm/
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lástima
- What a shame it would be if she became another casualty.
- a shame to lose
- a great shame
- a shame to waste
But yeah I have not read it yet so shame I have not read yet.
- But yeah I have not read it yet so shame I have not read yet.
- But but it's like it's a shame that people can't.
- Yeah, Yeah, that is a shame you spoke about.
- I think it was a shame that he had to deal with that.
- Sure would be a shame to share it with the world.
- Yes, that's a bit of a shame to put him on the list, huh?
- So for me, it is such a shame that we could be talking about.
Examples
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I think it was a shame that he had to deal with that.
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The team's loss in the finals was a real shame for their fans.
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And, and, and so, you know, to my shame, I went to the meeting.
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It's a shame she missed her flight...
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Oh, that's such a shame.
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I heard Uncle Ferris tell Mother that it was a shame the way lives drift apart.
Fiction book (1993) -
Such naive trust commonly leads to disappointment, with the extra sting of shame at having been duped.
Academic text (2004) -
Gracie passed away a few years ago; such a shame she didn't live to see her little granddaughter.
Fiction book (1991) -
It's a shame that so many talented artists go unnoticed.
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Losing your job unexpectedly is a shame, but it can also lead to new opportunities.
Synonyms
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1.3
A sad or disappointing situation
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3.7
Loss of respect or honor after doing something shameful
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4.6
A very sad situation that makes people feel sorry
A great pity or disappointment
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Etymology
Shame is often used to mean 'a pity' or an unfortunate thing, and this sense comes from the same feeling of regret or embarrassment about what happened. That's why people say 'it's a shame' when something sad or disappointing occurs.