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sense of shame

/sens əv ʃeɪm/

Traduction: Capacité à ressentir de la gêne, de la culpabilité ou du déshonneur lorsque les actions ou le caractère d'une personne ne correspondent pas aux normes sociales ou personnelles ; souvent associée à la conscience morale et aux convenances sociales.

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/sens əv ʃeɪm/B2formal
  • frCapacité à ressentir de la gêne, de la culpabilité ou du déshonneur lorsque les actions ou le caractère d'une personne ne correspondent pas aux normes sociales ou personnelles ; souvent associée à la conscience morale et aux convenances sociales.

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.

    frconscience morale de la faute

    • 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.

    frsentiment de honte

    • 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.