shameful

[sheym-fuhl]

adjective

1. causing shame.

   shameful behavior.

   Synonyms: humiliating

2. disgraceful or scandalous.

   shameful treatment.

   Synonyms: low, base, vile, ignominious, dishonorable
   Antonyms: honorable

shameful

/ ˈʃeɪmfʊl /

adjective

1. causing or deserving shame; scandalous

Other Word Forms

• shamefully adverb
• shamefulness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of shameful¹

before 950; Middle English; Old English scamful. See shame, -ful

Example Sentences

"My actions were disgusting, shameful, and sick," he said.

From BBC

This is his Pynchoniad, a zigzagging epic of America and the world through our bloodiest, most shameful hundred years.

From Los Angeles Times

"This is not just vandalism, but a violent attack on the idea of non-violence," the Indian High Commission said in a post on X, calling it "shameful".

From BBC

"Now, they are literally going after peaceful grandmothers. This shameful act is harming our communities."

From BBC

"It's something we talk about a lot. It's really nice; it's not shameful."

From BBC

Related Words

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