sense of shame

• Способность испытывать смущение, вину или бесчестие, когда действия или характер человека не соответствуют социальным или личным стандартам; часто ассоциируется с моральным сознанием и социальной приличием.

The capacity to feel embarrassment, guilt, or dishonor when one's actions or character fall short of social or personal standards; often associated with moral awareness and social propriety.

1. Moral awareness of wrongdoingB2formal

   An inner feeling or awareness that one has done something wrong, dishonorable, or socially unacceptable.

   Чувство стыда

   • He has no sense of shame about cheating on the exam.
   • Her strong sense of shame prevented her from lying.
   • A lack of a sense of shame can lead to antisocial behavior.

2. Embarrassment or modestyB1informal

   A feeling of being embarrassed or uncomfortable about one's actions or appearance.

   Чувство стыда

   • She blushed, overcome by a sudden sense of shame.
   • His sense of shame made him apologize immediately.
   • The public criticism damaged his sense of shame.