shameful (Meaning)
shameful (s)
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation
shameful (a.)
Bringing shame or disgrace; injurious to reputation; disgraceful.
Exciting the feeling of shame in others; indecent; as, a shameful picture; a shameful sight.
Synonyms & Antonyms of shameful
Synonyms:
- opprobrious
- vile
- ignominious
- low
- bad
- shy
- unethical
- shoddy
- dirty
- dishonorable
- disreputable
- sordid
- discreditable
- unrespectable
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- seamy
- detestable
- depraved
- base
- blameworthy
- blamable
- debauched
- mean
- unrighteous
- perverted
- despicable
- corrupt
- contemptible
- libertine
- louche
- reprehensible
- miserable
- nefarious
- debased
- wicked
- villainous
- wretched
- wrong
- degenerate
- rotten
- sinful
- evil
- vicious
- unsavory
- censurable
- iniquitous
- inglorious
- dissolute
Antonyms:
shameful Sentence Examples
- It is truly shameful how some individuals treat those less fortunate than themselves.
- His behavior at the party last night was utterly shameful; he embarrassed himself and everyone around him.
- The company's decision to exploit cheap labor is nothing short of shameful.
- It's shameful how little progress has been made in addressing homelessness in our society.
- The politician's attempt to manipulate the truth was shameful and eroded public trust.
- It's shameful that such discrimination still exists in our modern society.
- The way he spoke to his parents in public was shameful; he showed no respect.
- The lack of action on climate change by world leaders is truly shameful.
- It's shameful how some people prioritize profit over the well-being of others.
- The school's failure to address bullying in a timely manner is both disappointing and shameful.
FAQs About the word shameful
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame, giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputationBringing shame or disgr
notorious, infamous, disgraceful, immoral, criminal, shady, opprobrious, vile, ignominious, low
good, legal, decent, respectable, righteous,honorable, reputable, reputable, noble, good
It is truly shameful how some individuals treat those less fortunate than themselves.
His behavior at the party last night was utterly shameful; he embarrassed himself and everyone around him.
The company's decision to exploit cheap labor is nothing short of shameful.
It's shameful how little progress has been made in addressing homelessness in our society.
