shame in Italian

shame in Italian is vergogna, peccato, putenza — shame means a painful feeling of embarrassment or guilt caused by awareness of having done something wrong or improper.

shame in Italian

vergogna

noun

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.

peccato

noun

Something to regret.

vergogna

noun

Something to regret.

putenza

noun

That which is shameful and private, especially private parts.

vergogne

noun

That which is shameful and private, especially private parts.

What does "shame" mean?

noun A painful feeling of embarrassment or guilt caused by awareness of having done something wrong or improper.
"He felt a deep shame after lying to his parents."
noun A regrettable or disappointing situation (often as an exclamation).
"It's a shame you couldn't make it to the wedding."
verb To cause someone to feel shame, or to publicly criticize them for something.
"The article was accused of trying to shame the actress over her weight."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

shame in a sentence

He felt a deep shame after lying to his parents.
It's a shame you couldn't make it to the wedding.
The article was accused of trying to shame the actress over her weight.

Similar words in Italian

disgrace dishonour guilt humiliation opprobrium

Common Italian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "shame" in Italian?

"shame" in Italian is vergogna, peccato, putenza. shame means: A painful feeling of embarrassment or guilt caused by awareness of having done something wrong or improper.

How do you use "shame" in a sentence?

Example: "He felt a deep shame after lying to his parents." In Italian, "shame" is vergogna, peccato, putenza.

Are there other ways to say "shame" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "shame": vergogna, peccato, putenza, vergogne.

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