disgraceful

adjective

dis·​grace·​ful di-ˈskrās-fəl 

dis-ˈgrās-

: bringing or involving disgrace

disgraceful conduct

disgracefully

di-ˈskrās-fə-lē 

dis-ˈgrās-

adverb

disgracefulness noun

Synonyms of disgraceful

• notorious
• infamous
• shady
• criminal
• immoral
• shameful

Examples of disgraceful in a Sentence

disgraceful disruptions at the graduation ceremonies

Recent Examples on the Web

This is disgraceful political opportunism, and Zohran should not simply go along with it, particularly when immigrant families’ livelihoods are being destroyed. — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026

And this is an indelible stain on the country of Norway, and those people that made such a disgraceful and embarrassing decision. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 10 Oct. 2026

Sterling spent decades turning the Clippers into the NBA’s cheapest, most incompetent and most disgraceful organization. — Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Some have advised me and others to get rid of the disgraceful invader rose of Sharon. — Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for disgraceful

• graceful
• ungraceful