1
a
: bringing shame : disgraceful
b
: arousing the feeling of shame
2
archaic
: full of the feeling of shame : ashamed
shamefulness
noun
Examples of shameful in a Sentence
There is no excuse for such shameful behavior.
shameful behavior by a bunch of drunken boors
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Going to the therapist may be a standing appointment that's as routine as a visit to the doctor, not a shameful secret.
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Sarah Scott, Parents, 14 June 2026
That was a shameful period in his life.
—CBS News, 7 June 2026
The casting couch was, and is, part of Hollywood's shameful legacy.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Nevertheless, England brought him down repeatedly, often with considerable force, in a manner that is truly shameful when viewed today.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 3 June 2026
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Sarah Scott, Parents, 14 June 2026
That was a shameful period in his life.
—CBS News, 7 June 2026
The casting couch was, and is, part of Hollywood's shameful legacy.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Nevertheless, England brought him down repeatedly, often with considerable force, in a manner that is truly shameful when viewed today.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for shameful
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“Shameful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shameful. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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