schaamte — meaning in English

English meaning

• ignominy noun Public shame and loss of respect, especially following a humiliating failure or disgrace.
• reproach noun A mild expression of blame or disappointment.
• shame noun A painful feeling of embarrassment or guilt caused by awareness of having done something wrong or improper.

Senses

schaamte is used for these senses in English:

• ignominy Great dishonor, shame, or humiliation.
• reproach Disgrace or shame.
• shame An uncomfortable or painful feeling due to recognition or consciousness of one's own impropriety or dishonor, or something being exposed that should have been kept private.
• shame Something to regret.

ignominy — full definition

1. noun Public shame and loss of respect, especially following a humiliating failure or disgrace.
2. noun An event or act that brings such shame.

reproach — full definition

1. noun A mild expression of blame or disappointment.
2. verb To criticize or blame someone, usually gently.

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