shameful
shame·ful
adj \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
- There is no excuse for such shameful behavior.
- <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
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
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