Definitions

shameful

[sheym-fuhl] / ˈʃeɪm fəl /

ADJECTIVE

atrocious; disreputable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

WEAK

base carnal contemptible corrupt debauched degrading diabolical dishonorable drunken immodest impure infamous intemperate lewd low mean mortifying notorious obscene opprobrious profligate reprobate ribald shaming unbecoming unclean unworthy villainous vulgar wicked

Antonyms

STRONGEST

chaste good kind magnificent mild moral pure respectable virtuous wonderful

WEAK

reputable

Example Sentences

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From Slate • Aug. 16, 2023

“I like to say that envy is a universal emotion that nobody seems to have,” said Josh Gressel, author of the book “Embracing Envy: Finding the Spiritual Treasure in our Most Shameful Emotion.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2021

"How could you do such a disservice to a vibrant, beautiful woman? Shameful."

From Fox News • Jan. 12, 2021

Shameful, and a huge waste of public resources for no gain at all, just loss and devastation all around.

From New York Times • Jul. 7, 2016

Shameful beseeching—shameful that she should have to beseech.

From The Innocent Adventuress by Bradley, Mary Hastings

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"The Right to Love"

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