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Definitions

disgraceful

[dis-greys-fuhl] / dɪsˈgreɪs fəl /
ADJECTIVE
shameful, low
Synonyms
STRONGEST
contemptible degrading ignominious scandalous shocking
WEAK
blameworthy detestable discreditable dishonorable disreputable ignoble infamous inglorious mean offensive opprobrious shabby shady shoddy unrespectable unworthy
Antonyms
WEAK
exalted honorable respectable

Example Sentences

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“The lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today,” she said.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

“The lies linking me to the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today,” the first lady said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

“I want to be very clear: The behavior depicted is disgraceful, and it is criminal,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

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

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

It would be a disgraceful farce in which he, Talc, would become the clown.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole

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