disgraceful

Example Sentences

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Crime and Policing Minister Sarah Jones called the incidents "disgraceful" and urged police to use all the tools at their disposal to protect workers and punish those responsible.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

‘Regardless of whether or not the move is legal, it is certainly disgraceful, despicable, reprehensible, loathsome, outrageous and just plain truly pathetic,’ writes an L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

“I want to be very clear: The behavior depicted is disgraceful, and it is criminal,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer began his morning Cabinet meeting by saying Lord Mandelson had "let his country down" and that the alleged passing on of emails was "disgraceful," according to Downing Street.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

Elinor muttered something suspicious and scrutinized Meggie as if she thought her capable of any kind of disgraceful conduct, whatever her father might say.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke