shameful
/ˈʃeɪmfəl/
adjective
🇬🇧 UK
/ˈʃeɪmfəl/
🇺🇸 US
/ˈʃeɪmfəl/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · adjective
Causing or meriting shame or disgrace; disgraceful
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Meaning 2 · adjective
Giving offense.
How this word is used
- Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “shameful” when they mean: causing or meriting shame or disgrace; disgraceful.”
- Academic “Scholars may discuss “shameful” carefully in formal writing.”
- Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “shameful” in professional communication.”
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