stigma
Example Sentences
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Another hurdle that Os had to overcome in her career is an ongoing stigma placed on influencers-turned-pop stars.
From Los Angeles Times
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
London Councils, which represents the capital's 32 boroughs, says it "has the potential to reduce the stigma sometimes associated with second-hand clothing".
From BBC
The world of prepping can be a very secretive place, ranging from "discreetly storing supplies to full 'lone wolf' isolation, much of the time to avoid stigma and labelling" with other focus on community building.
From BBC
It’s also a testament to bygone stigmas and ascendant trends in American dining.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
