ντροπή — meaning in English

English meaning

• disgrace noun A loss of reputation or respect caused by shameful behavior.
• shame noun A painful feeling of embarrassment or guilt caused by awareness of having done something wrong or improper.

Senses

ντροπή is used for these senses in English:

• disgrace (countable) Something which brings dishonor; the cause of reproach or shame; great discredit.
• for shame You should be ashamed of yourself!

disgrace — full definition

1. noun A loss of reputation or respect caused by shameful behavior.
2. verb To bring shame upon someone or something.

shame — full definition

1. noun A painful feeling of embarrassment or guilt caused by awareness of having done something wrong or improper.
2. noun A regrettable or disappointing situation (often as an exclamation).
3. verb To cause someone to feel shame, or to publicly criticize them for something.

Related Greek words