A2 — Elementarynoun
vergogna
shame
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
imbarazzopudoredisonoreumiliazionerossore
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
orgogliofierezzasfrontatezzaaudaciasicurezza
Usage note
'Vergogna' covers shame and embarrassment. 'Pudore' is modesty/bashfulness. 'Imbarazzo' is embarrassment specifically. 'Umiliazione' is humiliation (imposed by others).
Example
"Sentiva vergogna per le proprie parole."
"She felt shame for her own words."
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