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Recent Examples of disgraceful Rather than attacking each other, slate candidates echoed similar messaging about Cuomo’s disgraceful record. Theo Oshiro, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2025 Who wants to buy a Jaguar after looking at that disgraceful ad. Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Aug. 2025 The country’s education problem is lower education, as shown by the few proficiency tests still permitted in elementary, middle, and high schools in Connecticut, and by their disgraceful performance gaps. Chris Powell, Hartford Courant, 4 Aug. 2025 Who wants to buy a Jaguar after looking at that disgraceful ad. Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for disgraceful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disgraceful
Adjective
  • Specifically, in Nabers' case, that injury occurred on what has become a notorious turf surface at MetLife Stadium, which has also claimed other players' seasons to serious injuries, including multiple ACL and Achilles tears.
    Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Peaky Blinders, which aired for six seasons on Netflix, followed a notorious gang in 1919 Birmingham, England, led by the fierce Tommy Shelby, a crime boss set on moving up in the world no matter the cost.
    Claire Franken, TVLine, 2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Later, once the news is out, Murphy tells me that the role is complex, and that the season will probe the history of infamous women, including Aileen Wuornos and Hungarian noblewoman Elizabeth Báthory.
    Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Those infamous words are the hallmarks of a corrupt state.
    David French, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • But when a mysterious and powerful agent disrupts the negotiations, Brahim discovers the shady side of the business.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Remove a few overhead tree branches if your planting site is too shady.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The department said the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners conducted a criminal history check with state and federal authorities before issuing a license.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
  • The Iowa Department of Education issued Roberts a superintendent's license in 2023 after conducting criminal background checks, the district stated.
    Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Unlike previous seasons, Dorothy never makes immoral choices.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • This is disgraceful and immoral.
    Armando Garcia, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • There’s nothing shameful about being seen with someone who is offering condolences and emotional support.
    Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Many women delay treatment or avoid conversations about intimacy and urinary symptoms because the term feels shameful or permanent.
    Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Disgraceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disgraceful. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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