What is the opposite of shame?

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Contexts ▼▲ Noun Opposite of a painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior Opposite of a loss of respect or esteem resulting from a shameful act Opposite of a regrettable or unfortunate situation or action Opposite of a person, action, or situation that brings a loss of respect or honor Opposite of a feeling of responsibility for some wrongdoing Opposite of a disrespectful or scornfully abusive remark or act Opposite of the quality of being remorseful Opposite of an intense dislike Opposite of a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness Opposite of a feeling of having committed wrong or failed in an obligation Opposite of a feeling of unease or embarrassment Opposite of the act or state of degrading or being degraded Opposite of an act regarded as a serious or regrettable fault, offense, or omission Opposite of something that causes sadness or distress Opposite of the state of being diffident, timid or shy Opposite of depressing experience Opposite of worry or embarrassment Verb Opposite of to cause to feel shame Opposite of to bring shame on Opposite of cause displeasure Opposite of rebuff, ignore, or spurn disdainfully Opposite of disturb the composure of Opposite of to destroy the self-possession of, as by exciting suddenly a consciousness of guilt, mistake, or inferiority Opposite of to be superior to Opposite of to expose or reveal the true nature or character of … more ▼ ▲ Noun ▲ Opposite of a painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior pride conceit egotism hubris smugness arrogance bigheadedness cockiness egoism haughtiness hauteur overconfidence pompousness snobbery superciliousness vanity conceitedness immodesty narcissism pomposity vainness condescension insolence pretentiousness snobbishness swagger swellheadedness vainglory big-headedness self-admiration self-adulation self-conceit self-congratulation self-glorification self-glory self-importance self-love self-opinion self-satisfaction vaingloriousness “Homer shows immense pride over the fact that he was named Employee of the Month on April Fools' Day.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a loss of respect or esteem resulting from a shameful act honorUS honourUK respect esteem glory pride renown approval self-respect credit praise regard compliment goodness dignity repute flattery elevation admiration commendation exaltation endorsement sanction aggrandizementUS acclaim morality approbation innocence adulation aggrandisementUK affection love rectitude blank exoneration righteousness integrity estimation glorification reverence merit extolment laudation recognition good deed upgrade aid help shamelessness kindness like benefit loving liking sympathy delight indorsement citation happiness prestige virtue acclamation reputation decency homage probity accolades cleanliness perfection good reputation ennoblement immortalization anonymity acknowledgmentUS acknowledgementUK favourUK favorUS appreciation opinion veneration account deference grace more ❯ “They told him that his achievements brought honor onto himself and to his brother scouts.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a regrettable or unfortunate situation or action blessing fortune success advantage luck fortunateness luckiness serendipity advantageousness godsend successfulness good luck malevolence miracle wonder disdain good fortune “I was amazed at the incredible blessing I had in winning the lottery.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a person, action, or situation that brings a loss of respect or honor asset treasure pride credit gem jewel source of honour source of pride “Under his sterling guidance and without fanfare, he has led in a manner that makes him an asset for our organization.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a feeling of responsibility for some wrongdoing indifference unconcern apathy coldness detachment aloofness callousness disregard neutrality nonchalance pococurantism stoicism dispassion emotionlessness impassiveness impassivity inattention incuriosity incuriousness insensitivity insouciance noninterference disinterest disinterestedness dispassionateness heedlessness passionlessness cold-bloodedness disdain “The Emperor displayed incredible indifference towards being the cause of Luke Skywalker's suffering.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a disrespectful or scornfully abusive remark or act compliment flattery praise appreciation commendation encomium adulation plaudit acclaim blandishment acclamation laudation sentiment adoration kudo recognition respect acknowledgementUK acknowledgmentUS testimonial tribute extolment flattering remark accolade good word strong praise warm fuzzy buttering up credit honorUS honourUK endorsement exaltation approbation glorification ovation “They didn't invent whispering for compliments.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the quality of being remorseful impenitence remorselessness happiness satisfaction indifference meanness joy mercilessness hurtfulness self-congratulation elevation approval comfort contentedness shamelessness disdain defiance no remorse good conscience Noun ▲ Opposite of an intense dislike love affection amour attraction adoration desire devotion fondness admiration amity ardorUS ardourUK besottedness idolatry infatuation adulation amorousness appreciation approval blessing delight happiness kindness liking pleasure respect ardency captivation devotedness endearment esteem feelings fervourUK fervorUS friendship idolization regard fascination fidelity fixation flattery intimacy obsession passion rapture sentiment yearning care compliment hankering honorUS honourUK lust praise tenderness veneration warmth deep affection good will strong interest “Chloe and Mark's wedding was a beautiful celebration of the love that they held for each other.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness confidence advantage benefit blessing boldness boon calm comfort convenience ease happiness order organisationUK organizationUS peace pleasure pride solution good fortune delight joy triumph gladness satisfaction treat beauty esteem right enjoyment betterment preferment doing strength honorUS accuracy favourUK building contentment fix prosperity win creation honourUK fortune health attainment good luck praise respect help favorUS success correction aid perfection more ❯ Noun ▲ Opposite of a feeling of having committed wrong or failed in an obligation remorselessness impenitence impenitency mercilessness shamelessness heartlessness irresponsibility hardheartedness pitilessness ruthlessness stubbornness cold-bloodedness incorrigibility “The remorselessness of some youthful offenders is real and in some cases tragically irreversible.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a feeling of unease or embarrassment ascent attainment boost building calm creation delight elevation happiness peace pleasure success surrender triumph victory win yielding achievement accomplishment feat deed Noun ▲ Opposite of the act or state of degrading or being degraded elevation honorUS honourUK promotion upgrade advance aggrandisementUK aggrandizementUS apotheosis ascent boost creation deification ennoblement exaltation exaltedness glorification immortalization leg-up lionisationUK lionizationUS magnification move up nobleness preference prelation raise rise step up “The Sixth Sense achieved the elevation of a cultural phenomenon because of a wizardly directorial effort by newcomer M. Night Shyamalan.” Noun ▲ Opposite of an act regarded as a serious or regrettable fault, offense, or omission good “Helping her younger sister with her homework might be the only good she is doing today.” Noun ▲ Opposite of something that causes sadness or distress upside advantage benefit plus advantageousness bonus positive gratuity perk merit additional benefit good point plus point strong point “The upside is that with so much freelance work crammed into a short amount of time, it will bring in a fair amount of money.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the state of being diffident, timid or shy confidence courage assurance boldness arrogance brashness certainty firmness pride self-confidence self-possession Noun ▲ Opposite of depressing experience upper Noun ▲ Opposite of worry or embarrassment ease reassurance solace Verb ▲ Opposite of to cause to feel shame aggrandize promote elevate glorify magnify praise regard credit ennoble ensky exalt inflate laud amplify canoniseUK canonizeUS dignify empower enlarge flatter honorUS honourUK respect advance deify upgrade clean make proud be proud do credit to raise esteem lift enshrine enthrone distinguish venerate grace further sublimate beautify purify sterilizeUS steriliseUK put on a pedestal revere worship add distinction to add dignity to bestow honour on more ❯ “Society tends to aggrandize those who are exceptionally gifted, talented, athletic, wealthy, or attractive.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to bring shame on credit honorUS honourUK acknowledge recogniseUK recognizeUS praise acclaim pay tribute to laud exalt compliment applaud glorify magnify flatter extoll extol elevate aggrandize commend boost canonizeUS deify upgrade canoniseUK approve value celebrate dignify emblazon extract build up erase overvalue overrate grow improve ascend win increase rise ballyhoo go up respect esteem admire appreciate hail revere salute reverence commemorate venerate adulate ennoble idealizeUS have a high regard for hold in great respect give accolades to look up to hold in high regard idealiseUK pay homage to hold in admiration give credit to regard highly sing the praises of hold in high esteem show appreciation of think highly of construct create trust build big up do credit to more ❯ “She can credit her parents for giving her a real drive for success and achievement.” Verb ▲ Opposite of cause displeasure aid assist calm delight encourage help honorUS honourUK lose order please praise respect satisfy soothe surrender yield build up make happy elevate improve exalt aggrandize canonizeUS deify upgrade dignify ennoble canoniseUK compliment purify enhance grow uplift promote explain clarify cleanse clean flatter increase laud esteem comfort enlighten raise boost glorify advance value clear up strengthen rise fix extend mend develop expand clear be pleased be proud let go credit prefer further cherish extoll extol heighten puff up put up appreciate straighten moralizeUS decontaminate disinfect admire enlarge approve beautify flourish benefit put together right bless combine unite build gladden appease quiet organiseUK organizeUS moraliseUK magnify release agree open allow fail lay out fall behind more ❯ Verb ▲ Opposite of rebuff, ignore, or spurn disdainfully acknowledge approve compliment flatter heat include note praise regard socialiseUK socializeUS warm welcome be friendly pay attention Verb ▲ Opposite of disturb the composure of back countenance sanction soothe support Verb ▲ Opposite of to destroy the self-possession of, as by exciting suddenly a consciousness of guilt, mistake, or inferiority embolden reassure soothe Verb ▲ Opposite of to be superior to be inferior to Verb ▲ Opposite of to expose or reveal the true nature or character of camouflage cloak disguise mask conceal depart hide miss secrete Find more words! 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