What does "a shame" mean?

Vocabulary Word: a shame

1. Definition (expr.) unfortunate or sad; too bad

Examples It’s such a shame the Red Sox didn’t win last night’s game!

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Western Sahara

it’s a shame people dosen’t respect each other

Taiwan

It’s a shame the students have not finished the homework.

Ukraine

It is a shame daughter didn’t said “hello” to neighbour.