shame

Example Sentences

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There’s so much shame and confusion on the part of the person who needs help, and sometimes there’s denial that anything bad is happening.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

She said the closure of shops was a "massive shame", adding: "They might have lost quite a lot of money from that. A lot of the staff are very frightened."

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The mayor, Benoit Payan, said that signing Greenwood was "unacceptable" and he did not want the club "to be covered in shame".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

There is a particular kind of shame that comes with forgetting something you knew.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

For a second, I thought it was Hannie, and I felt wracked with shame and guilt for being such a snooper.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler