disgraceful

[dis-greys-fuhl]

adjective

1. bringing or deserving disgrace; shameful; dishonorable; disreputable.

disgraceful

/ dɪsˈɡreɪsfʊl /

adjective

1. shameful; scandalous

Other Word Forms

• disgracefully adverb
• disgracefulness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disgraceful¹

First recorded in 1585–95; disgrace + -ful

Example Sentences

Fatima Payman, an independent senator from the state of Western Australia, called the stunt "disgraceful".

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He added that Lammy's PMQs appearance was "nothing short of disgraceful" and accused him of being "dishonest" with the public and parliament.

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"It's disgraceful to hear that small businesses are being taken advantage of in this way."

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Lord Hermer told the committee allegations politicians had interfered in the case were "baseless" and "disgraceful".

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It would be disgraceful for me not to talk about what’s happening or not to at least try to be of help, even if it’s by making people laugh.

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Related Words

• contemptible 
• degrading 
• ignominious 
• scandalous 
• shocking