stigma
Example Sentences
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They wanted to counter the shame so many patients carry about their bodies and hoped that rejecting weight stigma outright would offer relief.
I also use medication, and like Beata I do not see it as a burden or a stigma.
From BBC
The reputational damage seems apparent: a recent survey conducted by Anthropic found that while 86% of professionals felt like AI was additive to their workplace productivity, 69% mentioned feeling social stigma surrounding its use.
From MarketWatch
Campaigners say stigma and uncertainty about removing bras for defibrillator use are part of the problem.
From BBC
They recall unsavory nicknames and a persistent stigma.
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