Shame meaning in English

Learn how to use Shame correctly with Gymglish.
Test and improve your English. Start your free trial today.

TEST YOUR ENGLISH Free trial and no commitment to buy
4,7 on App Store, Play Store and Trustpilot More than 8 million learners worldwide

Definition

shame: embarrassment, humiliation, disgrace noun
He has no shame. He is never embarrassed, he is not scared of what people think. (negative)
to be, to feel ashamed: to be, to feel embarrassed, guilty, humiliated verb
You should be ashamed of yourself. How could you eat all of my wedding cake?
that's a shame: that's a pity, that's bad luck, that's unfortunate idiom

Examples

  • "Philip : That's a shame."
  • "It was a shame."
  • "You should be ashamed of yourself."
  • "It would be a shame to have to bother Bruno with this."
  • "It's a shame really."
  • "It would be a shame if he missed his own birthday party!"
  • "It's a shame that I didn't think of it."
  • "Luna : Well, so that nobody feels ashamed for suggesting something silly."
  • "Dr. Gilchrist : That's a shame."
  • "Donna : It's ok, Susan, you don't have to feel ashamed."
  • "It is nothing to be ashamed of-"
  • "Kiwi bloke : Oh, that's a shame."
  • "Rage. Shame. Embarrassment."
  • "Hmmmm. Does it make you feel ashamed?"
  • "Hannah : Philip you should be ashamed!"
  • "Sam : Well that's a shame."

Still unsure of the best way to use 'Shame'? Improve your English thanks to our online English lessons. We offer a free test as well as a free level assessment!

What our users say:

Pleasure

         

I enjoy doing my online English lessons. Only ten minutes daily are enough...Thank you!

Innovative

         

I love your innovative method which allows me to learn a new language and have fun at the same time!

Unique

         

Your method is unique! Your courses have helped me to progress and gain confidence during my travels.

Progress

         

Gymglish has allowed me to improve my English. A daily routine I wouldn't miss for anything in the world!

More testimonials.

Test your English with Gymglish today and get a free level assessment

Absolutely free - no strings attached.

TEST YOUR ENGLISH