shameful

Example Sentences

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But Vladyslav Heraskevych, a Ukrainian winter athlete in the sport of skeleton, called the IOC’s move “a shameful decision.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

The construction of the temple was "a moment of immense joy" and "the incident of theft from the donation boxes during counting is deeply painful and shameful for all of us", he added.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

With so many shameful decisions to choose from, Dahlia and Mark focus on two that require your immediate attention.

From Slate • Jul. 4, 2026

Underlying this road map is the idea that wanting to be comfortable is shameful.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

“I am mean and I am cheap. Sometimes I am a coward and often times I’m selfish. I ain’t a beauty to look at. But I am not vile, shameful, base, or depraved!”

From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson