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disgraceful

American  
[dis-greys-fuhl] / dɪsˈgreɪs fəl /

adjective

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

disgraceful British  
/ dɪsˈɡreɪsfʊl /

adjective

  1. shameful; scandalous

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Other Word Forms

  • disgracefully adverb
  • disgracefulness noun

Etymology

Origin of disgraceful

First recorded in 1585–95; disgrace + -ful

Example Sentences

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"It's unfortunate the route Mike has taken, you only have to look at the UUP's social media to know this is more about inter-unionist rivalry - that's disgraceful, to turn their head against the trans community."

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Anti-discrimination campaign group Kick It Out called them "disgraceful and deeply divisive", while anti-racism charity Show Racism the Red Card said it was "deeply concerned".

From BBC

Kick It Out said the comments were "disgraceful and deeply divisive".

From BBC

"Their willingness to report what happened, and to support the investigation, has been vital in bringing Gunnery to justice for these disgraceful crimes," he added.

From BBC

"South Yorkshire Police must see that this is another disgraceful example of the evasion and obfuscation of the last four decades," she said.

From BBC

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