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shameful
adjective shame·ful \ˈshām-fəl\
: very bad : bad enough to make someone ashamed
Full Definition of SHAMEFUL
1
a : bringing shame : disgraceful b : arousing the feeling of shame
2
archaic : full of the feeling of shame : ashamed
— shame·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
— shame·ful·ness noun
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First Known Use of SHAMEFUL
13th century
Related to SHAMEFUL
- Synonyms
- discreditable, disgraceful, dishonorable, ignominious, infamous, louche, notorious, opprobrious, shady, disreputable, shoddy, shy, unrespectable
- Antonyms
- honorable, reputable, respectable
Rhymes with SHAMEFUL
SHAMEFUL Defined for Kids
shameful
adjective shame·ful \ˈshām-fəl\
Definition of SHAMEFUL for Kids
: bringing shame : disgraceful <“It would have been shameful to fail … when everyone knew that you could do well.” — Louisa May Alcott, Little Women>
— shame·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
— shame·ful·ness noun
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