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
Adjective
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The growing ties between Washington and Caracas were on display this week when the US and Venezuela carried out a joint operation targeting Tren de Aragua, the notorious Venezuelan gang designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization by the US government.—
Alfredo Meza,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Many fans remember a notorious Dave Matthews Band concert in 2001 and assume noise concerns or curfews drove major shows away from Folsom.—
Jonathan Cohen,
SPIN,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Aerion Targaryen Aerion Targaryen (Finn Bennett), also known as Aerion Brightflame, is a volatile and cruel Targaryen prince infamous for his arrogance and violent behavior.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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While the war ended years before, the hostility spread from the stands — with skirmishes among supporters — into the field, when Maradona tricked the referee and the world with the World Cup’s most infamous goal, punching the ball into the net with his fist above England’s goalie Peter Shilton.—
Gabriel Sama,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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Although some mushrooms tolerate sun, mushrooms are more likely to sprout in shady spots with lots of overhanging trees and brush.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
16 June 2026
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However, if the area is shady and soggy, a groundcover may be the best choice if drainage issues cannot be remedied.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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As Hinkley’s family and fiancée mourn the loss of a young man who still had his entire future ahead of him, prosecutors emphasized the scrutiny applied when criminal allegations involve an on-duty law enforcement officer.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Foketi was arrested on charges of assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threats, false imprisonment and misdemeanor domestic violence.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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These monsters—its antitheses—constitute that part of our nature that urges us to be sensible and strong, and that inclines us to see the life drive as trivial, weak, sentimental and immoral.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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The artist wrote that keeping silent on this kind of behavior is akin to turning a blind eye to immoral behavior.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2026
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The Chief Financial Officer of Florida, Blaise Ingoglia, continues his dog and pony show around the state claiming to have unearthed shameful, excessive spending by counties and municipalities.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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The landmark, a reminder of a shameful portion of the nation’s past, was nearly removed.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
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“Disgraceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disgraceful. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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