a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

a state of dishonor; one mistake brought shame to all his family; suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison

[ Syn: disgrace , ignominy ]

an unfortunate development; its a pity he couldnt do it

[ Syn: pity ]

bring shame or dishonor upon; he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime

[ Syn: dishonor , disgrace , dishonour , attaint ]

compel through a sense of shame; She shamed him into making amends'

cause to be ashamed

surpass or beat by a wide margin