A Crying Shame

Pronunciation: /ə ˈkraɪɪŋ ʃeɪm/

Definitions of a crying shame

noun A crying shame is a noun phrase that refers to something that is deeply regrettable or unfortunate.

Example Sentences

A1 Not being able to go to the park is a crying shame.

A2 Losing your favorite toy is a crying shame.

B1 The lack of funding for public schools is a crying shame.

B2 The destruction of the rainforest is a crying shame.

C1 The government's failure to address homelessness is a crying shame.

C2 The ongoing human rights violations in the region are a crying shame.

Examples of a crying shame in a Sentence

formal The lack of funding for public education is a crying shame.

informal It's a crying shame that the concert got canceled at the last minute.

slang It's a crying shame that we can't go to the beach this weekend.

figurative The way she was treated by her colleagues was a crying shame.

Grammatical Forms of a crying shame

• past tense: was a crying shame
• plural: crying shames
• comparative: more of a crying shame
• superlative: the biggest crying shame
• present tense: is a crying shame
• future tense: will be a crying shame
• perfect tense: has been a crying shame
• continuous tense: is being a crying shame
• singular: a crying shame
• positive degree: a crying shame
• infinitive: to be a crying shame
• gerund: crying shaming
• participle: crying shamed

Origin and Evolution of a crying shame

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'a crying shame' originated in English-speaking countries as a way to express deep regret or disappointment.

Evolution of the word: Originally, the word 'crying' was used to emphasize the intensity of the shame or disappointment being expressed. Over time, the phrase has become a common expression to convey strong disapproval or sadness about a situation.