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Another word for shameful

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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 disgraceful neglect of workplace safety standards."

Strongest
disgraceful
deplorable
reprehensible
Strong
despicable
scandalous
ignominious
dishonorable
discreditable
contemptible
abominable

Opposites of shameful

The opposite of shameful shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

honorable
admirable
commendable
praiseworthy
laudable
noble
creditable
respectable
See all opposites of shameful

• Nearby Words

shame
shamefaced
shamefacedly
shameful
shamefully
shamefulness
shameless

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