1
a
: bringing shame : disgraceful
b
: arousing the feeling of shame
2
archaic
: full of the feeling of shame : ashamed
shamefulness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of shameful in a Sentence
There is no excuse for such shameful behavior.
shameful behavior by a bunch of drunken boors
Recent Examples on the Web
Without question, this is appalling, shameful, repulsive conduct that could only diminish defendant’s character before the jury.
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James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Apr. 2024
Outfit repeating when your looks is classic is never shameful.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 25 Apr. 2024
Though Biden spoke from a U.S. airbase that responded to the attacks, the Fox commentators called his behavior shameful.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
With all the re-naming of some public streets and buildings because of shameful origins, this one stands free and clear of conflict.
—Ellen Murphy, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2024
This shameful and murderous act will not be tolerated in my hometown or our state.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
Since this is entirely preventable, a baby born with syphilis is a shameful sign of a failing public health system.
—Anna Maria Barry-Jester, ProPublica, 4 Mar. 2024
Reacting against the shameful legacy of Germany’s past, Lena winds up flirting with a risky Antifa-like faction.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 19 Feb. 2024
To include this gratuitous ban in the emergency funding bill is cruel and shameful.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Apr. 2024
Outfit repeating when your looks is classic is never shameful.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 25 Apr. 2024
Though Biden spoke from a U.S. airbase that responded to the attacks, the Fox commentators called his behavior shameful.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
With all the re-naming of some public streets and buildings because of shameful origins, this one stands free and clear of conflict.
—Ellen Murphy, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2024
This shameful and murderous act will not be tolerated in my hometown or our state.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
Since this is entirely preventable, a baby born with syphilis is a shameful sign of a failing public health system.
—Anna Maria Barry-Jester, ProPublica, 4 Mar. 2024
Reacting against the shameful legacy of Germany’s past, Lena winds up flirting with a risky Antifa-like faction.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 19 Feb. 2024
To include this gratuitous ban in the emergency funding bill is cruel and shameful.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
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“Shameful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shameful. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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