shameful
adjective
[ ˈʃeɪmfʊl ]
• worthy of or causing shame or disgrace.
• "a shameful accusation"
Similar:
disgraceful,
deplorable,
despicable,
contemptible,
dishonourable,
discreditable,
reprehensible,
base,
mean,
low,
blameworthy,
unworthy,
ignoble,
shabby,
inglorious,
infamous,
unprincipled,
shocking,
scandalous,
outrageous,
abominable,
atrocious,
appalling,
disgusting,
vile,
odious,
monstrous,
heinous,
unspeakable,
loathsome,
sordid,
bad,
wicked,
immoral,
nefarious,
indefensible,
inexcusable,
unforgivable,
low-down,
hateful,
knavish,
dastardly,
scurvy,
egregious,
flagitious,
embarrassing,
mortifying,
shaming,
humiliating,
degrading,
ignominious,
blush-making,
Origin:
Old English sc(e)amful ‘modest, shamefaced’ (see shame, -ful).
