vergonha — meaning in English

English meaning

• embarrassment noun A feeling of awkward shame or self-consciousness.
• fie intj An old-fashioned exclamation of disapproval, disgust, or mock outrage, sometimes followed by "on" or "upon."
• 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

vergonha is used for these senses in English:

• abashment The state of being abashed; embarrassment from shame. [First attested from 1350 to 1470.]
• fie (archaic) Sometimes followed by on or upon: used to express distaste, disgust, or outrage.
• reproach Disgrace or shame.

embarrassment — full definition

1. noun A feeling of awkward shame or self-consciousness.
2. noun A person or thing that causes shame or discredit to others.

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