what a shame

phrase

Used to express regret or disappointment about an unfortunate event or piece of information.

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what a pity
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Meanings

phrase
  1. Used to express regret or disappointment about an unfortunate event or piece of information.

    Synonyms: what a pity

Synonyms & antonyms

phraseUsed to express regret or disappointment about an unfortunate event or piece of information.

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what a pity
Also see
cuhdearhard lineshard luckpityshametoo badwhat a pitywoe is meworse luck
Cite this entry
APA

what a shame. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/what%20a%20shame

MLA

“what a shame.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/what%20a%20shame. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “what a shame,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/what%20a%20shame.

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