stigma

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It was an off-speed pitch first derived from the forkball that hadn’t been popular since the age of the Walkman—and its reputation for shredding elbows had given it a stigma.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

"That can lead to there being stigma and shame around the topic, and that's when people feel isolated and alone."

From BBC • Mar. 29, 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

Since then, the stigma surrounding bargain stores has lessened for both customers and brands.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Most return to impoverished neighborhoods in the Chicago area, bringing few resources and bearing the stigma of their prison record.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander