shameful (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈʃeɪm.fəl/

Definition

Causing or deserving shame or disgrace.

Examples

• The company's shameful treatment of its workers led to a public outcry.

• His shameful behavior at the party embarrassed everyone.

• It is shameful that so many people are homeless in a wealthy country.

How to Use shameful

shameful of (prepositional phrase)

Feeling or showing shame about something. — "He was shameful of his past mistakes."

Synonyms of shameful

Words with a similar meaning to shameful:

• disgraceful
• ignominious
• deplorable
• scandalous

Antonyms of shameful

Words with the opposite meaning to shameful:

• proud
• praiseworthy
• laudable

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