shame- root words — words with the shame- root

The root shame- comes from Old English scamu, meaning shame. 4 words in Dendril are built from it, including shamelessly, ashamedly, unashamed, unashamedly. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the shame- root

Explore words with shame- — words containing the shame- root and sharing its sense of "shame". Examples include shamelessly, ashamedly, unashamed, unashamedly. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does shame- mean?

The shame- root means shame, from Old English scamu. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.