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   shameful

   /ˈʃeɪmf(ʊ)l/

   adjective

   • 1. worthy of or causing shame or disgrace: "a shameful accusation" Similar disgracefuldeplorabledespicablecontemptibledishonourablediscreditablereprehensiblebasemeanlowblameworthyunworthyignobleshabbyingloriousinfamousunprincipledshockingscandalousoutrageousabominableatrociousappallingdisgustingvileodiousmonstrousheinousunspeakableloathsomesordidbadwickedimmoralnefariousindefensibleinexcusableunforgivableinformal:low-downhatefularchaic:knavishdastardlyscurvyrare:egregiousflagitiousembarrassingmortifyingshaminghumiliatingdegradingignominiousinformal:blush-makingOpposite admirablehonourablelaudablepraiseworthy

   Word Origin Old Englishsc(e)amful ‘modest, shamefaced’ (see shame, -ful).

   Derivatives

   • 1. shamefulness noun

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2. www.mentalhealth.com › library › shameShame - MentalHealth.com

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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.

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4. www.psychologytoday.com › us › blogShame, Relationships, and Adverse Childhood Experiences

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   Sep 11, 2024 · Shame is the root of many relationship problems, depression, anxiety, explosive anger, trauma, addictions, eating disorders, perfectionism, the inner critic, shyness, and hyper-sensitivity to...

5. positivepsychology.com › shame-guiltWhy Shame and Guilt Are Functional For Mental Health

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   Sep 6, 2024 · Shame and guilt are two self-conscious emotions that everyone will feel several times throughout their lives. These are generally negative emotions that make people feel bad about themselves and can have negative consequences. That said, shame and guilt are important emotional components of leading a prosocial life.

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   What are shame and guilt?

   • Shame and guilt are two self-conscious emotions that everyone will feel several times throughout their lives. These are generally negative emotions that make people feel bad about themselves and can have negative consequences. That said, shame and guilt are important emotional components of leading a prosocial life.

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   Does shame make a person feel bad?

   • In more serious situations, though, where the damage seems less repairable, guilt and shame both make a person feel bad, but only guilt motivates the person to fix the damage (or as much as they can) while shame leads to avoidance of the damage. This indicates that shame is as prosocial as guilt in some, but not all, situations.

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   How do you fix feelings of shame or guilt?

   • The best way to fix feelings of shame or guilt, as evidenced by the desire to repair expressed by guilty (and to a lesser extent, shameful) people, is to right the wrong that has led to guilt or shame.

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   How can I reduce feelings of shame?

   • One more way to reduce feelings of shame is to attempt to turn those into feelings of guilt. That is, instead of feeling bad about oneself for the damage they have caused, one can instead feel bad about the actions and behaviors they have exhibited.

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7. gugogs.org › 2024/09/10 › from-toxic-shame-toFrom Toxic Shame To Healing Guilt – Part 1 – Decision Steps 1 ...

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   Sep 10, 2024 · I define shame as the intensely painful feeling or experience of believing that we are flawed and therefore unworthy of love and belonging—something we’ve experienced, done, or failed to do makes us unworthy of connection. I don’t believe shame is helpful or productive.

8. www.psychologytoday.com › us › blogHow Shame and Guilt Impact Relationships - Psychology Today

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   6 days ago · Shame is the emotion experienced when a person believes that they are unworthy. Guilt is when a person feels they did something wrong. Guilt and shame are not mutually exclusive and both can have ...

9. biblicalpathway.com › what-does-the-bible-sayWhat Does The Bible Say About Failure: Transforming Setbacks ...

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   6 days ago · Peter: After denying Jesus three times, Peter faced deep shame. Yet, Jesus restored him, demonstrating that failure doesn’t define you. Instead, it can lead to renewed commitment and purpose. David: Known for his moral failures, David repented sincerely. His story highlights that genuine remorse can pave the way for restoration and a closer ...

10. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › EmotionEmotion - Wikipedia

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    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).