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disgraceful

/dɪsˈɡreɪs.fəl/
dis · grace · ful
Adverb:disgracefully
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disgraceful Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Shockingly unacceptable, dishonorable, or deserving of severe moral condemnation and shame.

Example

"The committee issued a formal apology for the official's disgraceful conduct during the hearing."

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• Rhymes for disgraceful

• Nearby Words

disfranchisement
disgorge
disgrace
disgraceful
disgracefully
disgracefulness
disgruntle

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century, formed in English from the noun disgrace (borrowed via Middle French disgrâce from Italian disgrazia) and the suffix -ful.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disgraceful. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disgraceful
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