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

Tell them it is shameful and disgusting behaviour.

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Farage said he had no knowledge of his "shameful activities" and condemned them "in every possible way".

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And was working for money also shameful in Lady Constance’s eyes?

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Some Labour MPs expressed concerns, with Nadia Whittome calling the plans "dystopian" and "shameful", but the Conservatives gave the measures a cautious welcome.

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No suspects have yet been detained but officials say police have collected a significant amount of evidence, including footage from nearby security cameras, to help identify who carried out this "shameful act of sabotage".

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• reprehensible 
• scandalous 
• shocking 
• sinful 
• vile