Top synonyms for “shameful”: black, disgraceful, ignominious, inglorious, opprobrious, scandalous, shocking, dishonorable, and 2 more below.
Definitions
- (adjective)(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame“Man...has written one of his blackest records as a destroyer on the oceanic islands”
- (adjective)giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation“scandalous behavior”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "shameful"?
Common synonyms for "shameful" include black, disgraceful, ignominious, inglorious, opprobrious, scandalous. Our thesaurus lists 10 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "shameful" mean?
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame Example: "Man...has written one of his blackest records as a destroyer on the oceanic islands"
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