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shameful

/ˈʃeɪm.fəl/
shame · ful
Adverb:shamefully
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• adjective

1

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

Example

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

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'shameful' (deserving of moral condemnation or disgrace) with 'ashamed' (feeling personal guilt or embarrassment) or 'shameless' (lacking any sense of shame or modesty).

• Rhymes for shameful

• Nearby Words

shame
shamefaced
shamefacedly
shameful
shamefully
shamefulness
shameless

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'scamful', originally meaning modest or bashful, formed from 'scamu' (shame) and the suffix '-ful'; the sense shifted in Middle English to mean disgraceful or bringing dishonor.

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