shame

Example Sentences

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To drive home the Lázárs’ fatuity, Mr. Biedermann coats them in lurid layers of shame and degradation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

He said he’s aimed to take the shame out of talking about sperm health and instead get people to understand the body’s biological functions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

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

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

I could feel my neck turning splotchy with the shame of Ma’s scheme.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu