Is there a word for the feeling of having messed up? [on hold]
How would you describe that burning emotion of having messed up? It's a mix of guilt and being deeply unsettled, together with crushing embarrassment.
Examples;
-When he realized he had given his wife AIDS, he was overcome by deep [word].
-She checked her account balance and realized with [word] that she had underestimated how expensive the mortgage really was.
-After becoming a cuckold, he realized With [word] that he couldn't call himself a real man anymore.
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Evangelos Mylonas
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How would you describe that burning emotion of having messed up? It's a mix of guilt and being deeply unsettled, together with crushing embarrassment.
Examples;
-When he realized he had given his wife AIDS, he was overcome by deep [word].
-She checked her account balance and realized with [word] that she had underestimated how expensive the mortgage really was.
-After becoming a cuckold, he realized With [word] that he couldn't call himself a real man anymore.
single-word-requests emotions
asked Dec 18 at 11:40
Evangelos Mylonas
112
put on hold as off-topic by lbf, Kristina Lopez, MetaEd♦ Dec 19 at 0:58
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Simple is sometimes best, think "shame".
– J. Taylor
Dec 18 at 11:46
You're right, of course. It just doesn't feel as harsh and humiliating as what I want to convey. I wish there were words to convey discreet levels or shades of shame, if that makes sense.
– Evangelos Mylonas
Dec 18 at 12:44
1
You might try adding an adjective to "shame". You can then shade as you wish.
– J. Taylor
Dec 18 at 12:46
"Mortification" might fill the bill.
– J. Taylor
Dec 18 at 12:48
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How would you describe that burning emotion of having messed up? It's a mix of guilt and being deeply unsettled, together with crushing embarrassment.
Examples;
-When he realized he had given his wife AIDS, he was overcome by deep [word].
-She checked her account balance and realized with [word] that she had underestimated how expensive the mortgage really was.
-After becoming a cuckold, he realized With [word] that he couldn't call himself a real man anymore.
single-word-requests emotions
asked Dec 18 at 11:40
Evangelos Mylonas
112
How would you describe that burning emotion of having messed up? It's a mix of guilt and being deeply unsettled, together with crushing embarrassment.
Examples;
-When he realized he had given his wife AIDS, he was overcome by deep [word].
-She checked her account balance and realized with [word] that she had underestimated how expensive the mortgage really was.
-After becoming a cuckold, he realized With [word] that he couldn't call himself a real man anymore.
single-word-requests emotions
single-word-requests emotions
asked Dec 18 at 11:40
Evangelos Mylonas
112
asked Dec 18 at 11:40
Evangelos Mylonas
112
asked Dec 18 at 11:40
Evangelos Mylonas
112
asked Dec 18 at 11:40
Evangelos Mylonas
112
asked Dec 18 at 11:40
Evangelos Mylonas
112
112
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Simple is sometimes best, think "shame".
– J. Taylor
Dec 18 at 11:46
You're right, of course. It just doesn't feel as harsh and humiliating as what I want to convey. I wish there were words to convey discreet levels or shades of shame, if that makes sense.
– Evangelos Mylonas
Dec 18 at 12:44
1
You might try adding an adjective to "shame". You can then shade as you wish.
– J. Taylor
Dec 18 at 12:46
"Mortification" might fill the bill.
– J. Taylor
Dec 18 at 12:48
add a comment |
Simple is sometimes best, think "shame".
– J. Taylor
Dec 18 at 11:46
You're right, of course. It just doesn't feel as harsh and humiliating as what I want to convey. I wish there were words to convey discreet levels or shades of shame, if that makes sense.
– Evangelos Mylonas
Dec 18 at 12:44
1
You might try adding an adjective to "shame". You can then shade as you wish.
– J. Taylor
Dec 18 at 12:46
"Mortification" might fill the bill.
– J. Taylor
Dec 18 at 12:48
Simple is sometimes best, think "shame".
– J. Taylor
Dec 18 at 11:46
Simple is sometimes best, think "shame".
– J. Taylor
Dec 18 at 11:46
You're right, of course. It just doesn't feel as harsh and humiliating as what I want to convey. I wish there were words to convey discreet levels or shades of shame, if that makes sense.
– Evangelos Mylonas
Dec 18 at 12:44
You're right, of course. It just doesn't feel as harsh and humiliating as what I want to convey. I wish there were words to convey discreet levels or shades of shame, if that makes sense.
– Evangelos Mylonas
Dec 18 at 12:44
1
1
You might try adding an adjective to "shame". You can then shade as you wish.
– J. Taylor
Dec 18 at 12:46
You might try adding an adjective to "shame". You can then shade as you wish.
– J. Taylor
Dec 18 at 12:46
"Mortification" might fill the bill.
– J. Taylor
Dec 18 at 12:48
"Mortification" might fill the bill.
– J. Taylor
Dec 18 at 12:48
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There are some, I need them too often.
remorse
From merriam-webster definition of remorse:
1 : a gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs
self-reproach (self_reproach)
harsh criticism or disapproval of oneself especially for wrongdoing
For your examples, also regret would be an option. regret in merriam-wbester
answered Dec 18 at 15:08
Thinkeye
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According to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary:
DISORDER
: an abnormal physical or mental condition:
a liver disorder
a personality
disorder.
answered Dec 18 at 12:23
user307254
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2 Answers
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There are some, I need them too often.
remorse
From merriam-webster definition of remorse:
1 : a gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs
self-reproach (self_reproach)
harsh criticism or disapproval of oneself especially for wrongdoing
For your examples, also regret would be an option. regret in merriam-wbester
answered Dec 18 at 15:08
Thinkeye
93958
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There are some, I need them too often.
remorse
From merriam-webster definition of remorse:
1 : a gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs
self-reproach (self_reproach)
harsh criticism or disapproval of oneself especially for wrongdoing
For your examples, also regret would be an option. regret in merriam-wbester
answered Dec 18 at 15:08
Thinkeye
93958
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There are some, I need them too often.
remorse
From merriam-webster definition of remorse:
1 : a gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs
self-reproach (self_reproach)
harsh criticism or disapproval of oneself especially for wrongdoing
For your examples, also regret would be an option. regret in merriam-wbester
answered Dec 18 at 15:08
Thinkeye
93958
There are some, I need them too often.
remorse
From merriam-webster definition of remorse:
1 : a gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs
self-reproach (self_reproach)
harsh criticism or disapproval of oneself especially for wrongdoing
For your examples, also regret would be an option. regret in merriam-wbester
answered Dec 18 at 15:08
Thinkeye
93958
answered Dec 18 at 15:08
Thinkeye
93958
answered Dec 18 at 15:08
Thinkeye
93958
answered Dec 18 at 15:08
Thinkeye
93958
93958
add a comment |
add a comment |
According to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary:
DISORDER
: an abnormal physical or mental condition:
a liver disorder
a personality
disorder.
answered Dec 18 at 12:23
user307254
2,278211
add a comment |
According to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary:
DISORDER
: an abnormal physical or mental condition:
a liver disorder
a personality
disorder.
answered Dec 18 at 12:23
user307254
2,278211
add a comment |
According to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary:
DISORDER
: an abnormal physical or mental condition:
a liver disorder
a personality
disorder.
answered Dec 18 at 12:23
user307254
2,278211
According to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary:
DISORDER
: an abnormal physical or mental condition:
a liver disorder
a personality
disorder.
answered Dec 18 at 12:23
user307254
2,278211
answered Dec 18 at 12:23
user307254
2,278211
answered Dec 18 at 12:23
user307254
2,278211
answered Dec 18 at 12:23
user307254
2,278211
2,278211
add a comment |
add a comment |
Simple is sometimes best, think "shame".
– J. Taylor
Dec 18 at 11:46
You're right, of course. It just doesn't feel as harsh and humiliating as what I want to convey. I wish there were words to convey discreet levels or shades of shame, if that makes sense.
– Evangelos Mylonas
Dec 18 at 12:44
1
You might try adding an adjective to "shame". You can then shade as you wish.
– J. Taylor
Dec 18 at 12:46
"Mortification" might fill the bill.
– J. Taylor
Dec 18 at 12:48