Definitions

shameful

[sheym-fuhl] / ˈʃeɪm fəl /

ADJECTIVE

atrocious; disreputable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dastardly disgraceful embarrassing flagrant heinous humiliating ignominious immoral indecent outrageous reprehensible scandalous shocking sinful vile

WEAK

base carnal contemptible corrupt debauched degrading diabolical dishonorable drunken immodest impure infamous intemperate lewd low mean mortifying notorious obscene opprobrious profligate reprobate ribald shaming unbecoming unclean unworthy villainous vulgar wicked

Antonyms

STRONGEST

chaste good kind magnificent mild moral pure respectable virtuous wonderful

WEAK

reputable

Example Sentences

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So I had very definite feelings about it, and I thought it was wrongheaded and really somewhat shameful of the academy to do that.

From Los Angeles Times

Yvette Cooper called obstructions "from both warring parties... shameful and unacceptable".

From BBC

“I was a mess, I felt so shameful,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

"What happened was barbaric, deplorable and shameful. We want the strictest punishment for those responsible," said Badshah Mian, managing director of Pioneer Knitwear.

From BBC

Vulnerable because of limited progress on core issues such as homelessness, housing affordability and the shameful condition of streets, sidewalks and parks.

From Los Angeles Times

shameful

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