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shame - The emotion experienced when one believes they have done something wrong or inappropriate, often leading to feelings of guilt or disgrace.

Afterwards, he felt a deep sense of shame after lying to his friends about something so important.

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uppity - Self-important; arrogant

Mac acted very uppity after winning the sales contest, refusing to even talk to those he considered inferior.

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complacent - Being too confident because danger is being ignored.

Martha's complacent attitude towards her growing credit card debt eventually caused her to go bankrupt when she could no longer pay her bills.

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prissy - Fussily and excessively respectable

At dinner, Mary's new suitor was subject to her prissy aunt Maggie, who barely acknowledged him.

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fickle - Changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection.

Tom's friends claimed he was being too fickle about what he wanted in a wife, but he was sure that Mrs. Right was just around the corner.

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stringent - Demanding high standards: Requiring strict attention to detail or high levels of accuracy.

The school has stringent rules about attendance and behavior.

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compulsion - A strong, irresistible urge to do something, often against one's better judgement.

His gambling problem stemmed from a deep psychological compulsion.

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repent - To express sincere remorse and ask for forgiveness, often in a religious or moral context.

He decided to repent for his past mistakes and bad behavior by asking others for forgiveness and working hard to be a better person.

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unrepentant - Showing no regret, shame, or apology for having done things that were wrong.

Even after serving 10 years in jail for shooting another motorist in an act of road rage, Joe was unrepentant when he was released from jail.

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blush - Develop a pink tinge in the face from embarrassment or shame

Kelly blushed when her teacher told her she was a good student.

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virtual - Almost or nearly as described, but not completely; something is so nearly true that for most purposes it can be regarded as true; something that exists in essence but not in actuality.

During the pandemic, Zoom created a virtual sense of togetherness.

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strut - To walk with a stiff, erect, and apparently arrogant or conceited gait

The wealthy businessman would strut through the town as if he literally owned it.