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misfortune vs shame

shame vs misfortune

misfortune and shame both are nouns.

misfortune is not a verb while shame is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
misfortune Yes No No No
shame Yes No Yes No
As nouns, shame is a hyponym of misfortune; that is, shame is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than misfortune:
  • misfortune: unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
  • shame: an unfortunate development
misfortune (noun) shame (noun)
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event an unfortunate development
an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
a state of dishonor
misfortune (verb) shame (verb)
surpass or beat by a wide margin
cause to be ashamed
bring shame or dishonor upon
compel through a sense of shame
Difference between misfortune and shame

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