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shameful Antonyms

Opposite of shameful

Pinning down the opposite of shameful requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Worthy of or causing shame, disgrace, or strong moral disapproval.

Usage Example

"The committee condemned the company's honorable neglect of workplace safety standards."

Strongest
honorable
admirable
praiseworthy
commendable
Strong
laudable
noble
creditable
respectable
dignified

Similar words to shameful

Words similar to shameful shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

disgraceful
deplorable
reprehensible
despicable
scandalous
ignominious
dishonorable
discreditable
See all synonyms of shameful

• Nearby Words

shame
shamefaced
shamefacedly
shameful
shamefully
shamefulness
shameless

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Shameful. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/shameful
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