Disgraceful
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation [dɪsˈɡɹeɪsfəɫ] · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Disgraceful is an adjective meaning Bringing or warranting disgrace; shameful.
Meaning
Bringing or warranting disgrace; shameful.
More Meanings
- Giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation.
Example Sentences
To a good golfer a shank is disgracefuller than being dead drunk or in jail.
From Zoilus to Dennis, no disgracefuller outrage on taste had been committed.
I dono' where she 's raised, but she do go on de most disgracefullest since she been here.
Fourthly, in the disgracefullest defeat at Hiftaniola that ever this Kingdom suffered in any age or time.
Word Forms
- disgracefuller
- disgracefullest
- disgracefull
Synonyms for disgraceful
Depending on context, synonyms include disgusting, black, immoral, opprobrious, ignominious, inglorious.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shameful, ignominious, opprobrious, dishonourable, dishonorable, scandalous.
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