shameful

Example Sentences

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Together they sketched out the story’s framework: a murder mystery set in a small town replete with shameful secrets and sinister magic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

“It’s shameful that in many cases we are leaving people on their own during the worst migration crisis that we have confronted,” the veteran diplomat said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Experts have told the BBC these side effects are under-reported because of the shameful behaviour they can cause.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

On March 20, Iranian state media issued the first, and so far only, message in Ghaani's name of the war, predicting that Iran would "soon witness the shameful defeat" of its enemies in the war.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

My parents were so upset—it was shameful not to be able to feed your kids.

From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda