Synonyms for
Shameful
Definition
causing or deserving of shame or disgrace
Synonyms & similar words
opprobrious
shocking
ignominious
black
inglorious
scandalous
disgraceful
disgraceful
dishonorable
shameless
humiliating
embarrassing
disreputable
unethical
deplorable
wretched
pitiful
pathetic
regrettable
unforgivable
reprehensible
blameworthy
condemnable
reproachable
censurable
unacceptable
unworthy
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- shameful act
- shameful display
- shameful behavior
- shameful secret
- shameful past
- shameful neglect
- shameful silence
Word family
Usage note
Often used to describe actions or situations that cause a strong sense of disgrace or humiliation. It carries a negative connotation of moral failing.
Example sentences
- It was shameful of him to steal from the store.
- She felt ashamed and shameful after lying to her parents.
- His behavior was shameful and disrespectful.
- The way he treated his coworkers was shameful.
- It was shameful that the government ignored the needs of its citizens.
Quotes
It is a shameful thing to be weary of inquiry when what we search for is excellent. - William Shakespeare
It is shameful for man to rest in ignorance of the structure of his own body, especially when the knowledge of it mainly conduces to his welfare, and directs his application of his own powers. - Galen
It is shameful that there are so few women in science... There is a misconception in America that women scientists are all dowdy spinsters. This is the fault of men. - Chien-Shiung Wu