stigma

Example Sentences

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"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

He hopes the show will "create a space where people can feel less alone" as issues such as miscarriages "have a stigma around it".

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

The stigma usually associated with imprisonment had been removed.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela