shame

Example Sentences

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For instance, tax preparers might reveal how they used to measure their self-worth by how much they earned — and feel shame seeing their peers with nicer cars or bigger houses.

From MarketWatch

“Reversion to the mean,” as they say on the street of shame.

From MarketWatch

I carried shame about parts of my body that I preferred no one examine too closely.

From Los Angeles Times

She said her trust, particularly in men, had been deeply damaged and she felt embarrassment and shame.

From BBC

"There's profound shame in being a victim -- especially when you've positioned yourself as someone who helps others avoid exactly this situation."

From Barron's