Disgraceful: meaning, definitions and examples

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disgraceful

[ dɪsˈɡreɪsfʊl ]

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behavior

Deserving or bringing disgrace or shame; lacking decency or propriety.

Synonyms

dishonorable, disreputable, shameful

Examples of usage

It was disgraceful behavior for a professional athlete.
The company's treatment of its employees was disgraceful.
The politician's actions were considered disgraceful by the public.

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appearance

Causing shame or disapproval; very bad or unpleasant.

Synonyms

appalling, shameful, shocking

Examples of usage

The hotel had disgraceful accommodations.
His disgraceful appearance shocked everyone at the party.

Translations

Translations of the word "disgraceful" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vergonhoso

🇮🇳 शर्मनाक

🇩🇪 schändlich

🇮🇩 memalukan

🇺🇦 ганебний

🇵🇱 haniebny

🇯🇵 恥ずべき (hazubeki)

🇫🇷 honteux

🇪🇸 vergonzoso

🇹🇷 utanç verici

🇰🇷 수치스러운 (suchiseureoun)

🇸🇦 مخزٍ

🇨🇿 hanebný

🇸🇰 hanebný

🇨🇳 可耻的 (kěchǐ de)

🇸🇮 sramoten

🇮🇸 skammarlegt

🇰🇿 ұятты

🇬🇪 სამარცხვინო

🇦🇿 utancverici

🇲🇽 vergonzoso

Word origin

The word 'disgraceful' originated from the Middle English word 'disgracios', which meant 'full of grace'. However, over time, the negative connotation of the word evolved to its current meaning of causing shame or disapproval. The history of the word reflects society's changing values and perceptions of behavior and appearance.