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- [sheym-fuh l]
- /ˈʃeɪm fəl/
- /ˈʃeɪm.fəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sheym-fuh l]
- /ˈʃeɪm fəl/
Definitions of shameful word
- adjective shameful causing shame: shameful behavior. 1
- adjective shameful disgraceful or scandalous: shameful treatment. 1
- adjective shameful causing shame 1
- adjective shameful If you describe a person's action or attitude as shameful, you think that it is so bad that the person ought to be ashamed. 0
- adjective shameful causing or deserving shame; scandalous 0
- adjective shameful bringing or causing shame or disgrace; disgraceful 0
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Origin of shameful
First appearance:
before 950 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 950; Middle English; Old English scamful. See shame, -ful
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Parts of speech for Shameful
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
shameful popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% 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.
shameful usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for shameful
adj shameful
- amoral — If you describe someone as amoral, you do not like the way they behave because they do not seem to care whether what they do is right or wrong.
- bummed — depressed, upset, distressed, annoyed, etc.
- condemnable — to express an unfavorable or adverse judgment on; indicate strong disapproval of; censure.
- demeritorious — a mark against a person for misconduct or deficiency: If you receive four demerits during a term, you will be expelled from school.
- despicable — If you say that a person or action is despicable, you are emphasizing that they are extremely nasty, cruel, or evil.
adjective shameful
- base — The base of something is its lowest edge or part.
- chastening — A chastening experience makes you regret that you have behaved badly or stupidly.
- cheap — Goods or services that are cheap cost less money than usual or than you expected.
- contemptible — If you feel that someone or something is contemptible, you feel strong dislike and disrespect for them.
- currish — of or like a cur; rude or bad-tempered
noun shameful
- discredit — to injure the credit or reputation of; defame: an effort to discredit honest politicians.
- disgracefulness — The state or quality of being disgraceful.
- dishonorableness — The property of being dishonorable.
- disreputability — The state of being disreputable.
- disreputableness — The state or quality of being disreputable or disgraceful; disreputability.
Antonyms for shameful
adj shameful
- a-1 — noting a vessel regarded by a shipping-classification society as being equipped to the highest standard and with equipment maintained in first-class condition.
- a-ok — in perfect working order; excellent
- a1 — in good health; physically fit
- admirable — An admirable quality or action is one that deserves to be praised and admired.
- aok — Alternative spelling of A-okay.
adjective shameful
- honorable — in accordance with or characterized by principles of honor; upright: They were all honorable men.
- honourable — (British spelling) Alternative form of honorable.
- meritable — Deserving of reward.
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