disgraceful

[US]/dɪs'greɪsfʊl/
[UK]/dɪs'ɡresfl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. shameful, bringing disgrace, lacking honor
adv. in a disgraceful manner, without honor
n. lack of honor, disgrace

Example Sentences

to behave in a disgraceful manner

a disgraceful display of behavior

to feel disgraceful about something

to make a disgraceful comment

to wear a disgraceful outfit

to have a disgraceful reputation

Real-world Examples

And the only foreseeable outcomes are triumph, glorious triumph, or disgraceful defeat.

Source: Past English Major Level 8 Exam Listening (Specialized)

I think him coming down here is disgraceful.

Source: Not to be taken lightly.

The US State Department calling the attack disgraceful since the school has been designated a protected location.

Source: AP Listening August 2014 Collection

He said this was a disgraceful dereliction of duty.

Source: NPR News February 2021 Compilation

It's a horrible disgraceful thing and a horrible act.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

My dear fellow, the way you flirt with Gwendolen is perfectly disgraceful.

Source: Not to be taken lightly.

What are these filthy little brats doing here at all? It's disgraceful!

Source: Brave New World

Yeah, it's so crazy. - Like, it's really, deeply dark and disgraceful, so.

Source: Actor Dialogue (Bilingual Selection)

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson described the scenes at the US Congress as disgraceful.

Source: VOA Daily Standard January 2021 Collection

It's really disgraceful, and it's not what our founders had in mind.

Source: PBS English News

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