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   shameful

   /ˈʃeɪmf(ʊ)l/

   adjective

   • 1. worthy of or causing shame or disgrace: "a shameful accusation" Similar disgracefuldeplorabledespicablecontemptibledishonourablediscreditablereprehensiblebasemeanlowblameworthyunworthyignobleshabbyingloriousinfamousunprincipledshockingscandalousoutrageousabominableatrociousappallingdisgustingvileodiousmonstrousheinousunspeakableloathsomesordidbadwickedimmoralnefariousindefensibleinexcusableunforgivableinformal:low-downhatefularchaic:knavishdastardlyscurvyrare:egregiousflagitiousembarrassingmortifyingshaminghumiliatingdegradingignominiousinformal:blush-makingOpposite admirablehonourablelaudablepraiseworthy

   Word Origin Old Englishsc(e)amful ‘modest, shamefaced’ (see shame, -ful).

   Derivatives

   • 1. shamefulness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSHAMEFUL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   adjective. us / ˈʃeɪm·fəl / Add to word list. causing you to feel guilty or ashamed, or being a cause for feeling ashamed: [ + that clause ] It’s shameful that his own country did not fully appreciate his talent until it was recognized abroad. (Definition of shameful from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › shamefulShameful Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of SHAMEFUL is bringing shame : disgraceful. How to use shameful in a sentence.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSHAMEFUL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you describe a person's action or attitude as shameful, you think that it is so bad that the person ought to be ashamed.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionshameful adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of shameful adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › shamefulShameful - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation. “"the wicked rascally shameful conduct of the bankrupt"- Thackeray”. synonyms: disgraceful, scandalous, shocking. immoral.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › shamefulShameful - definition of shameful by The Free Dictionary

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   Define shameful. shameful synonyms, shameful pronunciation, shameful translation, English dictionary definition of shameful. adj. 1. a. Causing shame; disgraceful. b. Giving offense; indecent. 2. Obsolete Full of shame; ashamed. shame′ful·ly adv. shame′ful·ness n. American...

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishshameful | meaning in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   shameful definition: Something shameful is bad and should make you feel embarrassed and guilty: . Learn more.

9. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › shamefulshameful | meaning of shameful in Longman Dictionary of...

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   shameful meaning, definition, what is shameful: shameful behaviour or actions are so bad...: Learn more.

10. www.oed.com › dictionary › shameful_adjshameful, adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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    Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Forms. Frequency. Compounds & derived words. Factsheet. What does the adjective shameful mean? There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective shameful, six of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Entry status.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › shamefulShameful Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    SHAMEFUL meaning: very bad bad enough to make someone ashamed.