stigma

CEFRC1

/ˈstɪɡmə/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A feeling of shame or social disapproval.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    An indication of infamy or disgrace.

Examples

  • Sami spoke out against the stigma against mental health issues.

  • There is a terrible stigma against these people.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A permanent identity mark branded, cut or tattooed onto the skin, typically given to slaves, criminals and traitors.

  2. A mark on the body corresponding to one of the wounds of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ, and sometimes reported to bleed periodically.

  3. A negative and often unfair attitude (held by a group or society, to something).

More examples

In context

  • But to have as an enforced dining companion a man who was probably a Papist, certainly a rake, and bore the stigma of cowardice, was anathema.

  • Yet, because of the stigma around nursing home placement, it is hard to find advocates from among the natural advocacy groups the families. You don't see families organized around long-term care as you do around specific diseases.

  • Coming into contact with the person affected by mental illness can help reduce the stigma that the public has towards the illness.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Latin stigma, from Ancient Greek στίγμα (stígma, “mark of slavery or disgrace”), from στίζω (stízō, “to mark”). Closely related to stigme, and distantly related to stick.