B1 — Intermediateverb
vergognarsi
to be ashamed, to feel embarrassed
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
arrossiresentirsi in imbarazzoavere vergognaprovare rossore
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
essere orgogliosovantarsiessere sfacciato
Usage note
Reflexive verb. Uses 'essere' in compound tenses. 'Vergognarsi di + infinitive/noun'. 'Vergogna!' = Shame on you!
Example
"Mi vergogno di aver detto quella cosa."
"I am ashamed of having said that thing."
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