Definition: an unfortunate development
Usage: it's a pity he couldn't do it
Main entry: shame
Definition: a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
Main entry: disgrace, ignominy, shame
Definition: a state of dishonor
Usage: one mistake brought shame to all his family; suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison
Main entry: shame
Definition: surpass or beat by a wide margin
Main entry: shame
Definition: cause to be ashamed
Main entry: shame
Definition: compel through a sense of shame
Usage: She shamed him into making amends
Main entry: disgrace, dishonor, dishonour, shame, attaint
Definition: bring shame or dishonor upon
Usage: he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime