Shame Synonyms

Shame synonyms such as "chasten, abashment, condemnation, bad reflection on, bad luck, abash, and chagrin". Shame is a noun, and its antonyms are pride and indifference. Here are 72 another word for shame with example sentences.

Another word for Shame

72 other ways to say shame.

1. chagrin

  • shamefacedness
  • remorse
  • mortification
  • loss of face
  • indignity
  • ignominy
  • humiliation
  • guilt
  • embarrassment
  • discomposure
  • discomfort
  • discomfiture
  • contrition
  • compunction
  • chagrin
  • abashment

2. discredit

  • scandal
  • reprobation
  • opprobrium
  • odium
  • obloquy
  • infamy
  • ill-repute
  • ignominy
  • disrepute
  • dishonour
  • disgrace
  • disesteem
  • discredit
  • derogation
  • degradation
  • contempt
  • condemnation

3. discredit to

  • stigma
  • stain on
  • smirch on
  • slur on
  • scandal
  • reproach to
  • outrage
  • disgrace to
  • discredit to
  • blot on the escutcheon of
  • blot on
  • blemish on
  • bad reflection on

4. misfortune

  • unfortunate thing
  • source of regret
  • sin
  • sad thing
  • pity
  • misfortune
  • ill luck
  • crying shame
  • crime
  • cause for regret
  • bummer
  • bad luck

5. humiliate

  • take down a peg or two
  • show up
  • put someone in their place
  • own
  • mortify
  • make someone feel ashamed
  • make someone eat crow
  • humiliate
  • humble
  • embarrass
  • cut down to size
  • chasten
  • chagrin
  • abash

How to Use shame in a Sentence

He felt deep shame for lying.

It's a shame you missed that.

Shame prevented him from speaking up.

What a shame she left early.