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- Dictionaryshameful/ˈʃeɪmf(ʊ)l/
adjective
- 1. worthy of or causing shame or disgrace: "a shameful accusation" Similar Opposite
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4 days ago · Shame is a social emotion arising from failure to meet standards. It shapes behavior and is used for power. It's prevalent in religion, advertising, politics. Overcoming shame requires awareness and rejection of beliefs, but anxiety and fear hinder progress. Sharing shame in therapy groups helps recovery, but some struggle to accept acceptance and self-sabotage.
2 days ago · Fear of Conflict: Why We Sometimes Avoid Setting Boundaries. People-Pleasing: The Dangers of Prioritizing Others’ Needs Over Our Own. Guilt and Shame: How Negative Emotions Can Undermine Our Boundaries. Low Self-Esteem: The Connection Between Self-Worth and Boundary-Setting. Manipulation and Control: Recognizing When Others Are Disrespecting ...
1 day ago · In some uses of the word, emotions are intense feelings that are directed at someone or something. [ 30 ] On the other hand, emotion can be used to refer to states that are mild (as in annoyed or content) and to states that are not directed at anything (as in anxiety and depression).
2 days ago · 1. Shame and Guilt – The Silent Burdens. We often don’t speak up because we’re ashamed of the situations we’ve found ourselves in. We fear that if others knew, they’d judge or laugh at us. The fear of being seen as weak or foolish can be paralyzing, especially when we think, “I should have known better.”
3 days ago · The basic notion of contempt is: “I’m better than you and you are lesser than me.”. The most common trigger for this emotion is immoral action by a person or group of people to whom you feel superior. While contempt is a standalone emotion, it is often accompanied by anger, usually in a mild form such as annoyance.
3 days ago · Guilt, shame, embarrassment, envy, and jealousy. May 22, 2023. Dr. Paul Ekman explains what emotions are and the seven different types of universal emotions. Learn about emotional awareness and facial expressions.
3 days ago · If you were taught that feeling anger is “bad”, you might even feel embarrassed or shameful for having felt the emotion at all. Furthermore, if you were angry and it lead you to do something you considered to be inappropriate, you may feel regretful.
