Synonyms for

Disgraceful

Verb / dɪˈsgreɪsfʌl / Another word for disgraceful — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Deserving or causing shame and loss of honor.

Synonyms & similar words

ignominious scandalous shameful shocking opprobrious inglorious black shameful dishonorable reprehensible deplorable unworthy shocking abominable outrageous scandalous offensive disreputable unethical immoral indecent vile wicked corrupt unprincipled unseemly inappropriate

Synonyms by register

Formal

deplorable shameful ignominious discreditable

Informal

lame pathetic awful terrible

Literary

ignoble base inglorious

Antonyms

honorable admirable respectable commendable praiseworthy creditable

Common collocations

  • a disgraceful performance
  • disgraceful behavior
  • utterly disgraceful
  • truly disgraceful
  • disgraceful conduct
  • a disgraceful affair
  • disgraceful scenes

Word family

noun disgrace
adverb disgracefully

Usage note

Often used to describe actions or behavior that cause shame or loss of reputation. It carries a strong negative connotation.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher was disappointed by the student's disgraceful behavior.
  2. The politician's actions were disgraceful and caused a scandal.
  3. The company's treatment of its workers was disgraceful and unethical.
  4. The athlete was caught cheating, and his behavior was disgraceful.
  5. The boss's behavior towards his employees was disgraceful and abusive.

Quotes

  • The shame of being caught had no effect upon the disgraceful behavior of these two men. - Harry Houdini
  • The best thing commercially, which is the worst artistically, by and large, is the most successful. - Nora Ephron
  • The greatest of all mistakes is to do nothing because you think you can only do a little. - Zig Ziglar

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