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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