shameful
Example Sentences
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It’s not shameful to fight, an idea many of us have internalized, she says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
Outside is a painted wall slogan: “Being content with poverty is shameful; lifting oneself out of poverty is glorious.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
Britain, Canada, and Australia on Friday condemned as "shameful" Israel's decision to close an investigation into the death of seven aid workers killed in Gaza in 2024.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 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
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
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