stigma

• Substantivo que designa uma marca de vergonha ou desonra associada a determinadas circunstâncias, qualidade ou pessoa; na botânica, refere-se à parte do pistilo que recebe o pólen.

A noun referring to a mark of disgrace or shame associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person; also used in botany to refer to the part of a flower that receives pollen.

1. Social disapprovalB2formal

   A strong feeling of disapproval or shame that society attaches to a particular characteristic or circumstance.

   Estigma

   • There is still a stigma attached to mental health issues.
   • He faced the stigma of being unemployed for a long time.
   • The campaign aims to reduce the stigma around addiction.

   Sinônimosblotbranddisgracedishonorignominyinfamyopprobriumshameslurstaintaint

   Antônimosapprovalhonorrespect

2. Botanical structureC1formalscientific

   The part of a flower's pistil that receives pollen during pollination.

   Estigma

   • The stigma is located at the top of the pistil.
   • Pollen grains land on the stigma to begin fertilization.
   • The sticky surface of the stigma helps capture pollen.