Shamed
/ʃeɪmd/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo cause to feel shame; to humiliate.
/ʃeɪmd/
To cause someone to feel shame.
The public outcry shamed the company into changing its policies.
💡 Simply: When you *shame* someone, you make them feel bad about something they did or said. It's like pointing out their mistakes in a way that makes them feel embarrassed or sorry.
👶 For kids: To make someone feel bad about something they did.
More Examples
Her actions shamed her family.
He felt shamed by his public defeat.
How It's Used
"She shamed him into apologizing for his rude behavior."
"The scandal shamed the entire community."
Feeling shame or disgrace; humiliated.
/ʃeɪmd/
Feeling shame or disgrace.
She looked shamed and avoided eye contact.
💡 Simply: If you feel *shamed*, you're feeling really embarrassed or bad about something you did or that happened to you. It's like you messed up, and now you're feeling the weight of it.
👶 For kids: Feeling bad or embarrassed because of something you did.
More Examples
The shamed athlete apologized to the fans.
He was a shamed individual after his scandal.
How It's Used
"He felt shamed by his actions."
"Her shamed demeanor spoke volumes."
Synonyms
Degrade
Disgrace
Embarrass
Humiliate
Ashamed
Disgraced
Embarrassed
Humiliated
Idioms & expressions
shame on you
Used to express disapproval of someone's behavior.
"Shame on you for cheating on the exam!"
From Old English *scamian* ('to be ashamed'), related to *sceamu* ('shame').
Used in literature and common speech for centuries, reflecting concepts of moral failing and social disgrace.
Memory tip
Think of someone being *shamed* and how embarrassed they would feel.