shameful

Example Sentences

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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

“It can be stressful or shameful for each of them,” said Ellen Rogin, the author of “Messages from Money,” a book about emotions and finances.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

Maybe it is plainly shameful to sit idly by, waiting for the police to peel back more layers of abominable detail, so it can be quickly disseminated to a hungry audience.

From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026

As an afterthought, she said, “It ain’t a shameful thing to need help, you know.”

From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson