What does shameful mean?
Shameful means Causing or meriting shame or disgrace; disgraceful.
Shameful
/ˈʃeɪmfəl/ · adjective
Meaning
Causing or meriting shame or disgrace; disgraceful.
Definitions by Sense
- Causing or meriting shame or disgrace; disgraceful
- Giving offense.
Example Sentences
shameful publicity
a shameful act
"They have turned a great old English institution into a shameful clip-joint. It's a shuddering, howling tragedy."
Synonyms for shameful
Antonyms for shameful
Related Words
Word Forms
- more shameful
- most shameful
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for shameful?
Common synonyms include despicable, black, immoral, opprobrious.
What is the opposite of shameful?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use shameful in a sentence?
shameful publicity
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