as in notorious
not respectable
shameful behavior by a bunch of drunken boors
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Recent Examples of shameful
The casting couch was, and is, part of Hollywood's shameful legacy.
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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
One of the big challenges for Washington, the rest of the cast, and Tarantino himself was telling their story in a way that would be true to the most shameful part of America’s history while also delivering the goods as an audience-pleasing action film — not an easy needle to thread.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 2 June 2026
The beginning of this short but deeply human missive indicts the racial politics of the era and the shameful legacy of slavery.
—Anna Holmes, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
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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
One of the big challenges for Washington, the rest of the cast, and Tarantino himself was telling their story in a way that would be true to the most shameful part of America’s history while also delivering the goods as an audience-pleasing action film — not an easy needle to thread.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 2 June 2026
The beginning of this short but deeply human missive indicts the racial politics of the era and the shameful legacy of slavery.
—Anna Holmes, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shameful
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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
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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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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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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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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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What is truly disgraceful is leveraging your skin color to remain employed while insisting that white privilege is responsible for your own shortcomings.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Maradona was subject to disgraceful physical treatment and still won the match, well, single-handedly.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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“Shameful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shameful. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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