as in notorious
not respectable
disgraceful disruptions at the graduation ceremonies
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Recent Examples of disgraceful
The lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today.
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ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
The Heat repeatedly allowed open shots and unchallenged forays to the basket in another demoralizing and disgraceful defensive display, one made all the worse by the fact the Heat is fighting for playoff seeding.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Disrespectful, inappropriate, disgraceful!
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Noem’s insistence on filming arrest operations was both disgraceful and counterproductive.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
The Heat repeatedly allowed open shots and unchallenged forays to the basket in another demoralizing and disgraceful defensive display, one made all the worse by the fact the Heat is fighting for playoff seeding.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Disrespectful, inappropriate, disgraceful!
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Noem’s insistence on filming arrest operations was both disgraceful and counterproductive.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disgraceful
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In the clip above, Pacino’s character is in conversation with notorious mobsters Sam Giancana (played by Paul Ben-Victor) and Johnny Roselli (played by Logan Marshall-Green).—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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Yet one of the most notorious examples of his ability to wield the n-word as a comic weapon took offstage.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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The democracy-mocking GOP disgracefully re-throned the infamous pretend-sident just in time to be the guest of horror at America’s semiquincentennial.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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France ended the Seleção’s campaign in the 2006 quarterfinals, the Netherlands did so in 2010, Germany inflicted one of the most infamous defeats in the sport’s history in 2014 – a 7-1 drubbing that had fans crying in the stands – and quarterfinal exits followed again in 2018 and 2022.—
Emile Nuh,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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An ex-con cybersecurity expert, Daniel is among a group of whistleblowers from the shady agency WARDEX who nabbed evidence of a massive, nearly 80-year cover-up that, if revealed, would be a turning point for civilization.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Fleas thrive in damp, shady areas, so think about removing piles of leaves or debris from your yard or garden.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
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The accusations against Burton have raised questions about his criminal background and the vetting process city officials use before hiring someone for Safe Streets.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The insecurity crisis is frustrating business owners, human rights defenders and regular Haitians who are forced to navigate a capital that is largely controlled by criminal gangs.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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Religious practitioners may also regard nonheterosexual orientations or non-cisgender identities as immoral or otherwise inconsistent with their religious beliefs.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 June 2026
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Republicans, grow a spine and stop the immoral president.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 June 2026
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That was a shameful period in his life.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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The casting couch was, and is, part of Hollywood's shameful legacy.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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“Disgraceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disgraceful. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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