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
Recent Examples on the Web At the end of the board meeting, the board had delivered a disgraceful new chapter in our community’s history and a terrible lesson for the children they are sworn to educate. Sarah Kohrs and Neil Thorne, TIME, 21 May 2024 Any effort to impede Israel’s retaliation would be morally disgraceful and strategically inane. The Editors, National Review, 14 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for disgraceful 

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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 1 Jun. 2024.

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