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disgraceful

[dɪzˈɡɹeɪsfəɫ]adjective3 syllables

Disgraceful means: (used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame.

Synonyms for disgraceful11

adjective, as in (used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame

black, ignominious, inglorious, opprobrious, shameful, dishonorable, dishonourable

adjective, as in giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation

scandalous, shameful, shocking, immoral

also used for disgraceful

disgusting

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What does disgraceful mean?2

adjective

1

(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame“Man … has written one of his blackest records as a destroyer on the oceanic islands”

2

giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation“scandalous behavior”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with disgraceful?1

two syllables

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Disgraceful in a sentence

  • She was too proud to do anything disgraceful.unknown
  • You abandoned us in the most disgraceful manner.patgfisher
  • They abandoned us in the most disgraceful manner.patgfisher
  • That disgraceful effort won't be forgotten quickly.memries
  • We mustn't yield to these disgraceful commands.LimeGreenTeknii
  • This disgraceful act will not go unpunished.Adelpa
  • What Tom did yesterday was disgraceful.CK

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