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Definition of shamefulness
shamefulness
/ˈʃeɪmfəlnəs/
shame · ful · ness
Adverb:shamefully
•Adjective:shameful
shamefulness Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• noun
1
The quality or state of being worthy of shame, disgrace, or strong moral condemnation.
Example
"The report exposed the sheer shamefulness of how the vulnerable patients had been neglected."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shamefulness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shamefulness