shamefulness

shame·ful

[sheym-fuhl]
adjective
1.
causing shame: shameful behavior.
2.
disgraceful or scandalous: shameful treatment.

Origin:
before 950; Middle English; Old English scamful. See shame, -ful

shame·ful·ly, adverb
shame·ful·ness, noun

shameful, shameless.


1. mortifying, humiliating. 2. dishonorable, ignominious, vile, base, low.


2. honorable.
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shameful (ˈʃeɪmfʊl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
causing or deserving shame; scandalous
 
'shamefully
 
adv
 
'shamefulness
 
n

shameful (ˈʃeɪmfʊl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
causing or deserving shame; scandalous
 
'shamefully
 
adv
 
'shamefulness
 
n

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