shameful
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈʃeɪmfəl/
shameful means: So bad or wrong that people should feel embarrassed or guilty about it.
adjective
DISGRACEFULB2
So bad or wrong that people should feel embarrassed or guilty about it.
- His behavior was shameful.
- The report exposed the shameful treatment of prisoners.
- It was a shameful chapter in the country’s history.
Questions about shameful
What does shameful mean?
So bad or wrong that people should feel embarrassed or guilty about it.
What is shameful in other languages?
Türkçe: utanç verici · Español: vergonzoso · Français: honteux · Deutsch: beschämend · Italiano: vergognoso · 日本語: 恥ずべき
How do you pronounce shameful?
It is pronounced /ˈʃeɪmfəl/.
How do you use shameful in a sentence?
His behavior was shameful. The report exposed the shameful treatment of prisoners.
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