be ashamed

Example Sentences

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"I know there are many who use 'socialist' as a dirty word, something to be ashamed of," the 34-year-old told a packed room in Queens.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

“Your grandpa would be ashamed of your boys,” reads its website.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

“You should be ashamed of yourself for not standing up,” he said at various points.

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2026

"Mr Sherborne you should be ashamed of yourself ... given what Mr and Mrs Lawrence went through I wouldn't begrudge them any money."

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

Before, living in a township was something to be ashamed of; it was the bottom of the bottom.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah