Definition of Shame

the hot, nauseating feeling that comes with making a bad decision or of fool of yourself

Examples of Shame in a sentence

The ballerina’s cheeks flushed with shame when she failed to land her jump during the dance recital.  🔊

Alex hung his head in shame when he handed his father his failing report card.  🔊

She thought the shame and embarrassment would never end after her crush rejected her in front of the whole school.  🔊

Robert’s rude and ridiculous behavior brought shame to his family.  🔊

The singer felt extreme shame when her voice cracked during her performance and the audience booed her off the stage.  🔊

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