disgraceful

dis-grace-ful · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Shockingly unacceptable; deserving of condemnation.

  2. 2.

    Bringing or deserving disgrace; shameful.

  3. 3.

    Causing a loss of reputation or respect.

Related words

Antonyms: admirable, honorable, praiseworthy
See also: disgrace, scandalous, shameful
Synonyms: appalling, dishonorable, scandalous, shameful

Etymology

From disgrace with the adjective-forming suffix -ful. The base word derives from Italian disgrazia meaning "loss of favor."