Emotions

SHAME

Shame is a painful emotion arising from the belief that we are flawed or unworthy. Unlike guilt, which focuses on a specific action, shame targets the entire self. Researchers find that shame tends to make people want to hide, while guilt often motivates them to make amends.

SHAME is the kind of word that shows up in themed word searches like Strands. Themed puzzles group words like this under a shared category — here, Emotions.