stigma

Example Sentences

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But even at its height, the form carried a certain stigma.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Fear, misinformation and stigma shaped public attitudes, while the epidemic continued to claim lives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

India's transgender population was estimated at nearly 500,000 in the 2011 census, although activists say stigma and underreporting mask the true figure.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

She said she felt ashamed asking for help: "there is a stigma having to ask someone else for food and not being able to provide for yourself."

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

There is absolutely nothing abnormal or surprising about a severely stigmatized group embracing their stigma.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander