it's a shame — an expression used to show sympathy or disappointment about something unfortunate
Part of speech: INTERJECTION
Definition: an expression used to show sympathy or disappointment about something unfortunate
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪts ə ʃeɪm/
Example Sentences
- It's a shame my phone died right when I was about to win the game.
- It's such a shame that the concert was cancelled due to rain.
- What a shame! I just finished eating when the pizza delivery arrived.
it's a shame
INTERJECTION[/ɪts ə ʃeɪm/]
an expression used to show sympathy or disappointment about something unfortunate
It's a shame the bakery closed before we could try their famous croissants.
It's a shame to lose the game, but don't put the blame on others
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'shame' derives from Old English 'scamu', which evolved from Germanic roots meaning 'to cover' or 'to hide'. The concept originated from the physical impulse to conceal one's face when experiencing embarrassment or disgrace.
Breakdown
it (pronoun) + 's (is, auxiliary verb) + a (indefinite article) + shame (noun: a feeling of humiliation or regret; from Old English scamu, Germanic 'to cover/hide').
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“It's a shame my phone died right when I was about to win the game.”
“It's such a shame that the concert was cancelled due to rain.”
“What a shame! I just finished eating when the pizza delivery arrived.”
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