shameful

shame·ful

adjective \ˈshām-fəl\

Definition of SHAMEFUL

1

a : bringing shame : disgraceful

b : arousing the feeling of shame

2

archaic : full of the feeling of shame : ashamed

— shame·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb

— shame·ful·ness noun

Examples of SHAMEFUL

1. There is no excuse for such shameful behavior.
2. <shameful behavior by a bunch of drunken boors>

First Known Use of SHAMEFUL

13th century

Related to SHAMEFUL

Synonyms

discreditable, disgraceful, dishonorable, ignominious, infamous, louche, notorious, opprobrious, shady, disreputable, shoddy, shy, unrespectable

Antonyms

honorable, reputable, respectable

Related Words

bad, criminal, immoral, seamy, sordid, unethical, unsavory, wicked; base, contemptible, despicable, detestable, dirty, low, mean, miserable, vile, wretched; black, evil, iniquitous, nefarious, rotten, sinful, unrighteous, vicious, villainous, wrong; blamable, blameworthy, censurable, inglorious, reprehensible; corrupt, debased, debauched, degenerate, depraved, dissolute, gamy (or gamey), libertine, loose, perverted, reprobate

Near Antonyms

decent, ethical, good, honest, just, moral, noble, principled, righteous, upright, upstanding; esteemed, prestigious, reputed, respected; authorized, legal, licensed, permissible, permitted; approved, endorsed (also indorsed), sanctioned; clean, correct, decorous, exemplary, proper, seemly; blameless, commendable, creditable, guiltless

Rhymes with SHAMEFUL

blameful