Disgracefully: meaning, definitions and examples

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disgracefully

 

[ dɪsˈɡreɪsfəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

behavior

In a manner that brings shame or disgrace to oneself or others.

Synonyms

dishonorably, disreputably, shamefully

Examples of usage

  • He behaved disgracefully at the party by insulting everyone.
  • She was dressed disgracefully for the formal event.
  • The company's CEO acted disgracefully by embezzling funds.
  • The team lost the game disgracefully, with poor sportsmanship.
  • The politician's scandalous behavior was disgracefully exposed.

Translations

Translations of the word "disgracefully" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desgraçadamente

🇮🇳 अपमानजनक तरीके से

🇩🇪 schändlich

🇮🇩 dengan memalukan

🇺🇦 безславно

🇵🇱 haniebnie

🇯🇵 恥ずかしく

🇫🇷 honteusement

🇪🇸 vergonzosamente

🇹🇷 rezilce

🇰🇷 수치스럽게

🇸🇦 بشكل مخزٍ

🇨🇿 hanebně

🇸🇰 hanebne

🇨🇳 可耻地

🇸🇮 sramotno

🇮🇸 smánarlega

🇰🇿 ұятты түрде

🇬🇪 სამარცხვინოდ

🇦🇿 rüsvayçılıqla

🇲🇽 vergonzosamente

Etymology

The word 'disgracefully' originated from the Middle English word 'disgraceful,' which was derived from the Old French word 'desgracieus,' meaning 'unpleasing.' Over time, the adverb 'disgracefully' evolved to describe actions or behavior that bring shame or dishonor. It is commonly used in contexts where someone's conduct is considered unacceptable or inappropriate.

See also: disgrace, disgraced, disgraceful, grace, graceful, gracefully, gracefulness, gracious, ungraceful, ungracefully, ungracefulness.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,765 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.