disgraceful

adjective

dis·​grace·​ful di-ˈskrās-fəl How to pronounce disgraceful (audio)
dis-ˈgrās-
: bringing or involving disgrace
disgraceful conduct
disgracefully
di-ˈskrās-fə-lē How to pronounce disgraceful (audio)
dis-ˈgrās-
adverb
disgracefulness noun

Examples of disgraceful in a Sentence

disgraceful disruptions at the graduation ceremonies
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The murder of Brian Thompson, the late CEO of UnitedHealthcare, has been met in certain quarters with two disgraceful responses -- one explicitly grotesque, the other implicitly so. Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 9 Dec. 2024 Netanyahu and other Israeli leaders have condemned ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan’s request for warrants as disgraceful and antisemitic. Molly Quell, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024 Former President Trump's actions preceded the riot in a disgraceful dereliction of duty. . . . Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2024 This mission feels like the ultimate test of obedience for Sinan, especially since the disgraceful discharge and tragic end of their father still cast a shadow over his otherwise spotless career prospects. Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for disgraceful 

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of disgraceful was in 1597

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“Disgraceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disgraceful. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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