Wordle Answer for April 15, 2022
The Wordle for April 15, 2022 solved to SHAME. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.
The answer
SHAME
What shame means
A painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the belief that one has done something wrong, foolish, or dishonorable.
Where the word comes from
Shame comes from Old English *scamu*, related to Old Norse *skömm* and Old High German *scama*. These Germanic words likely stem from Proto-Germanic *skamaz*, though the deeper origin is uncertain. The root may connect to concepts of covering or hiding, suggesting shame originally meant an emotion prompting one to conceal oneself from others.
Hints for April 15, 2022
Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.
Synonyms of shame
- ignominy
- disgrace
- attaint
- pity
- dishonor
- dishonour
Used in a sentence
The athlete's poor performance filled him with such _____ that he couldn't face his teammates afterward.
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