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Shame (Noun)

A painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt.

Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.

She felt a deep sense of shame for not being able to provide for her family.
The politician's scandal brought shame to his entire party.
He couldn't shake off the shame of being fired from his job due to his own mistakes.
The community rallied around the victim to help her overcome the shame of being bullied.
The company's history of environmental neglect brought shame to its current management.

An unfortunate development; "it's a pity he couldn't do it".

Nouns denoting natural events.

It's a shame the concert was cancelled at the last minute due to the weather.
She thought it was a shame that the beautiful old building was being torn down to make way for a new development.
It's a shame that John didn't get the job he applied for, he would have been perfect for the position.
She felt it was a shame that the charity didn't receive more donations, considering the great work they were doing.
It's a shame the team didn't make it to the playoffs, they had a great season up until then.

A state of dishonor; "one mistake brought shame to all his family"; "suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison".

Nouns denoting natural processes.

His dishonesty brought shame to his colleagues and the entire organization.
The scandal of his plagiarism will bring shame to his alma mater.
Her family felt shame and embarrassment after her arrest was made public.
The defeat in the championship game brought shame to the entire team.
He has lived with the shame of his past mistakes for years, struggling to forgive himself.