English
shame n
Definition
a painful emotion caused by a strong sense of guilt, embarrassment, unworthiness, or disgrace - capacity for such a feeling - a state of dishonour.
Synonyms
abashment, blot, chagrin, compunction, confusion, contrition, discomfiture, discomposure, disesteem, disgrace, dishonour, embarrassment, humiliation, loss of face, mortification, obloquy, remorse, self-disgust, self-reproach, shame, shamefacedness, stupefaction.
Similar Concepts
abashment.
Opposite Concepts
shamelessness.
Sample Phrases
"Have you no shame?", "The news that he had accepted bribes brought shame on his whole family.".
Hindi
शर्म सं
Definition
झिझक, बदनामी, अपर्याप्तता बोध या अपराध भावना से उपजा पीड़ाजनक मनोभाव.
Synonyms
अपमान, अपराध भावना, अप्रतिष्ठा, अयश, असम्मान, आक्षेप, आत्मनिंदा, कलंक, खेद, ग्लानि, दाग़, प्रतिष्ठाहानि, बेक़द्री, भर्त्सना, मलाल, मसोस, लज्जा, लांछन, लाज, लोकलाज, लोकापवाद, शरम, शरमिंदगी, शर्म, शेम, हँसाई, हया.
Similar Concepts
लज्जा.
Opposite Concepts
निर्लज्जता.
Sample Phrases
"रिश्वत की कमाई खाते पकड़़े गए, फिर भी शर्म से गड़ नहीँ गए!".
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