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shameful

/ˈʃeɪmfəl/

adjective
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🇬🇧 UK

/ˈʃeɪmfəl/

🇺🇸 US

/ˈʃeɪmfəl/

Meaning

  1. Meaning 1 · adjective

    Causing or meriting shame or disgrace; disgraceful

  2. 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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