Shame

Chagrin

Synonyms: Humiliation, chagrin, loss of face, embarrassment, abashment, discomfiture, guilt, contrition, mortification, ignominy, shamefacedness, indignity, discomfort, discomposure, remorse, and compunction.

Discredit

Synonyms: Disgrace, discredit, ignominy, ill-repute, scandal, opprobrium, condemnation, disesteem, derogation, dishonour, degradation, disrepute, infamy, odium, obloquy, contempt, and reprobation.

Discredit to

Synonyms: Discredit to, stain on, blot on, slur on, bad reflection on, scandal, smirch on, disgrace to, blemish on, blot on the escutcheon of, reproach to, stigma, and outrage.

Misfortune

Synonyms: Pity, crying shame, source of regret, unfortunate thing, ill luck, crime, misfortune, cause for regret, sad thing, bad luck, bummer, and sin.

Humiliate

Synonyms: Humiliate, make someone feel ashamed, embarrass, chasten, put someone in their place, cut down to size, make someone eat crow, mortify, chagrin, abash, humble, take down a peg or two, show up, and own.

Example Sentences

It's a shame you missed that.

He felt deep shame for lying.

What a shame she left early.

Shame prevented him from speaking up.