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shamefully Synonyms

Another word for shamefully

Choosing another word for shamefully depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that causes or deserves shame, disgrace, or strong moral disapproval.

Usage Example

"The historical monument had been disgracefully neglected by the local authorities for decades."

Strongest
disgracefully
scandalously
Strong
deplorably
dishonorably
ignominiously
despicably
reprehensibly
shockingly
outrageously

• adverb (Context 2)

With a feeling of shame, guilt, or embarrassment; sheepishly.

Usage Example

"He looked down ashamedly when asked about the missing funds."

Strongest
ashamedly
Strong
sheepishly
guiltily
abashedly
contritely
remorsefully

Opposites of shamefully

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

honorably
proudly
unashamedly
admirably
nobly
creditably
unapologetically
commendably
See all opposites of shamefully

• Nearby Words

shamefaced
shamefacedly
shameful
shamefully
shamefulness
shameless
shamelessly

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