disgraceful

[dis-greys-fuhl]

adjective

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

disgraceful

/ dɪsˈɡreɪsfʊl /

adjective

1. shameful; scandalous

Other Word Forms

• disgracefulness noun
• disgracefully adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of disgraceful¹

First recorded in 1585–95; disgrace + -ful

Example Sentences

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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"If true, these disgraceful allegations that Hungary sought to spy on the EU itself further demonstrate Viktor Orban's flagrant disregard for the rule of law across the Union," said the group's EU director Nick Aiossa.

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Met commissioner Sir Mark Rowley previously said the behaviour outlined by the programme was "disgraceful, totally unacceptable and contrary to the values and standards" of the force.

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Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, whom he called “disgraceful” after the court rejected his bid to overturn the 2020 election.

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Kevin Toomey, for Williams, said his conduct was "appalling and disgraceful" but he was motivated by a mantra of "protect our kids".

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Related Words

• contemptible 
• degrading 
• ignominious 
• scandalous 
• shocking