skeleton in the cupboard

confusion contempt guilt humiliation irritation remorse scandal stigma

abashment blot chagrin compunction contrition degradation derision discomposure discredit disesteem dishonor disrepute ignominy infamy mortification obloquy odium opprobrium pang reproach self-disgust self-reproach self-reproof shamefacedness smear stupefaction treachery

bad conscience ill repute loss of face pudency

approval esteem honor meanness praise respect

pride

disgrace misconduct scandal secret shocker sin unmentionable thing wrongdoing