CEFR B1

disgraceful

adjective

Meaning

Causing or deserving public shame or loss of honor; shockingly bad or unacceptable.

Examples

His behavior at the party was utterly disgraceful.
The conditions in the prison were described as disgraceful.

Synonyms: shameful, scandalous, ignominious, deplorable

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disgraceful (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/

Definition

Causing or deserving public shame or loss of honor; shockingly bad or unacceptable.

Examples

His behavior at the party was utterly disgraceful.
The conditions in the prison were described as disgraceful.
It was a disgraceful attempt to manipulate the public.

How to Use disgraceful

disgraceful behavior (collocation): Actions that are shockingly bad and unacceptable. — "The politician's disgraceful behavior was caught on camera."
disgraceful conduct (collocation): Actions that are unacceptable and cause shame. — "The company fired the employee for disgraceful conduct."
disgraceful situation (collocation): A state of affairs that is shockingly bad or unacceptable. — "The report highlighted the disgraceful situation in the refugee camps."

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