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Topic: Feelings

sham

IPA: /ʃæm/

KK: /ʃæm/

adjective

Definition: Not real or genuine; something that is fake or a deception.

Example: The sham product looked convincing, but it was actually made of cheap materials.

intransitive verb

Definition: To pretend to be something that one is not; to create a false impression.

Example: He decided to sham his way through the interview by pretending to have more experience than he actually did.

noun

Definition: A person or thing that is not what it seems; something that is fake or a cover for something real.

Example: The politician turned out to be a sham, pretending to care about the community while only seeking power.

transitive verb

Definition: To pretend or give a false impression of something, often to deceive others.

Example: He decided to sham an injury to avoid going to work.

shame

IPA: /ʃeɪm/

KK: /ʃeɪm/

noun

Definition: A feeling of guilt or embarrassment that comes from doing something wrong or being unworthy.

Example: She felt a deep sense of shame after lying to her friend.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone feel embarrassed or guilty about something they have done.

Example: She shamed him for not helping with the chores.

shamefaced

IPA: /ˈʃeɪmˌfeɪst/

KK: /ˈʃeɪmˌfeɪst/

adjective

Definition: Feeling or showing shame; embarrassed or modest about something.

Example: He gave a shamefaced apology after realizing his mistake.

shamefacedly

IPA: /ˈʃeɪmˌfeɪsɪdli/

KK: /ˈʃeɪmˌfeɪsɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows embarrassment or guilt.

Example: He apologized shamefacedly after realizing his mistake.

shamefacedness

IPA: /ˈʃeɪmˌfeɪsɪdnəs/

KK: /ˈʃeɪmˌfeɪsɪdnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of feeling or showing shame or embarrassment.

Example: His shamefacedness was evident when he realized his mistake in front of everyone.

shameful

IPA: /ˈʃeɪmfəl/

KK: /ˈʃeɪmfəl/

adjective

Definition: Causing feelings of shame or disgrace; something that is considered wrong or embarrassing.

Example: His behavior at the party was truly shameful and upset many of his friends.

shamefully

IPA: /ˈʃeɪmfəli/

KK: /ˈʃeɪmfəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a feeling of guilt or embarrassment about something wrong or bad that has been done.

Example: He shamefully admitted his mistake in front of the class.

shamefulness

IPA: /ˈʃeɪmfəl.nəs/

KK: /ˈʃeɪmfəl.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being disgraceful or causing feelings of guilt and embarrassment.

Example: The shamefulness of his actions was evident to everyone around him.

shameless

IPA: /ˈʃeɪmləs/

KK: /ˈʃeɪmləs/

adjective

Definition: Not feeling or showing any shame; behaving in a way that is considered wrong or inappropriate without feeling embarrassed.

Example: He made a shameless attempt to take credit for someone else's work.

shamelessly

IPA: /ˈʃeɪmləsli/

KK: /ˈʃeɪmləsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows no shame or embarrassment; acting boldly without regard for what others think.

Example: She shamelessly asked for a raise after only a month on the job.

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