stigmas (Meaning)
stigmas
a specific sign that indicates the presence of a disease, a set of negative and unfair beliefs that a society or group of people have about something, a mark of shame or discredit, an identifying mark or characteristic, a specific diagnostic sign of a disease, petechia, a mark of shame, a small spot, scar, or opening on a plant or animal, bodily marks or pains resembling the wounds of Jesus when nailed on the cross, the upper part of the pistil of a flower which receives the pollen grains and on which they start to grow, bodily marks or pains resembling the wounds of the crucified Jesus and sometimes accompanying religious ecstasy, a scar left by a hot iron, the usually apical part of the pistil of a flower which receives the pollen grains and on which they germinate see flower illustration
Synonyms & Antonyms of stigmas
stigmas Sentence Examples
- Mental health stigmas prevent many people from seeking the help they need.
- There's still a stigma associated with being a single parent in some communities.
- The stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS has lessened over the years, but it still persists in certain circles.
- Societal stigmas often ostracize individuals who don't conform to traditional gender roles.
- The stigma attached to addiction can make it difficult for individuals to seek treatment.
- There's a stigma associated with receiving government assistance, even when it's necessary.
- The stigma surrounding mental illness can lead to discrimination and social exclusion.
- Despite progress, there's still a stigma surrounding discussions of mental health in many cultures.
- The stigma of being unemployed can weigh heavily on individuals, affecting their self-esteem.
- The stigma associated with being a survivor of domestic violence can prevent victims from seeking help.
FAQs About the word stigmas
a specific sign that indicates the presence of a disease, a set of negative and unfair beliefs that a society or group of people have about something, a mark of
taints, guilts, stains, shames, spots, ignominies, corruptions, blots,smudges, infamies
rights, chastities, credits,awards, goods, honors, purities, modesties,glories, fames
Mental health stigmas prevent many people from seeking the help they need.
There's still a stigma associated with being a single parent in some communities.
The stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS has lessened over the years, but it still persists in certain circles.
Societal stigmas often ostracize individuals who don't conform to traditional gender roles.
