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- [dis-greys-fuh l]
- /dɪsˈgreɪs fəl/
- /dɪsˈɡreɪs.fəl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dis-greys-fuh l]
- /dɪsˈgreɪs fəl/
Definitions of disgraceful word
- adjective disgraceful bringing or deserving disgrace; shameful; dishonorable; disreputable. 1
- noun disgraceful Shockingly unacceptable. 1
- adjective disgraceful bringing dishonour 1
- adjective disgraceful scandalous 1
- adjective disgraceful If you say that something such as behaviour or a situation is disgraceful, you disapprove of it strongly, and feel that the person or people responsible should be ashamed of it. 0
- adjective disgraceful shameful; scandalous 0
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Origin of disgraceful
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1585-95; disgrace + -ful
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Parts of speech for Disgraceful
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disgraceful popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disgraceful
adj disgraceful
- shocking — causing intense surprise, disgust, horror, etc.
- ignominious — marked by or attended with ignominy; discreditable; humiliating: an ignominious retreat.
- degrading — causing humiliation; debasing
- contemptible — If you feel that someone or something is contemptible, you feel strong dislike and disrespect for them.
- scandalous — disgraceful; shameful or shocking; improper: scandalous behavior in public.
adjective disgraceful
- shameful — causing shame: shameful behavior.
- outrageous — of the nature of or involving gross injury or wrong: an outrageous slander.
- reprehensible — deserving of reproof, rebuke, or censure; blameworthy.
- appalling — Something that is appalling is so bad or unpleasant that it shocks you.
- dreadful — causing great dread, fear, or terror; terrible: a dreadful storm.
Antonyms for disgraceful
adj disgraceful
- honorable — in accordance with or characterized by principles of honor; upright: They were all honorable men.
- respectable — worthy of respect or esteem; estimable; worthy: a respectable citizen.
adjective disgraceful
- honourable — (British spelling) Alternative form of honorable.
- graceful — characterized by elegance or beauty of form, manner, movement, or speech; elegant: a graceful dancer; a graceful reply.
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