as in notorious
not respectable
disgraceful disruptions at the graduation ceremonies
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Recent Examples of disgraceful
That accounts for the disgraceful smearing of Anthony Fauci, the nation’s most distinguished epidemiological expert until his retirement from the NIH in 2023, by Republicans who absurdly tried to blame him for creating COVID-19.
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2025
What kids are wearing to school these days would have been disgraceful in my day.
—Matt Richtel, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2025
But, first, the President’s disgraceful Gaza plans.
—David Remnick, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2025
This is a disgraceful manufacturing error that needs to be erased.
—Nick Thomas, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2025
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2025
What kids are wearing to school these days would have been disgraceful in my day.
—Matt Richtel, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2025
But, first, the President’s disgraceful Gaza plans.
—David Remnick, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2025
This is a disgraceful manufacturing error that needs to be erased.
—Nick Thomas, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disgraceful
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Durham has a notorious one called the ‘Canopener’ that is featured on a website and Youtube channel 11foot8.com by Jurgen Henn, who has captured 186 crashes since April of 2008.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2025
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Rain isn’t the only concern for the Rays this season; fans will now be exposed to the area’s notorious summer heat and humidity.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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This bright and spicy scent was named after the infamous Rainbow Bar on LA’s Sunset Strip.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The future of Fyre Festival 2 continues to remain rocky, as Mexican government officials claim the second take of the infamous festival isn't happening, again.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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It’s implied that before going into construction, Levon had brought his military training into civilian life in some shady (though likely heroic) capacity or another — maybe even kidnap recovery.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2025
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During a recent conversation with legendary radio host Big Boy, the 26-year-old spoke about her haters and shady tension that led to this notion.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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The criminal search warrant centered on Old McDonald's Farm, the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement to NPR.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
8 Apr. 2025
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Jorge Saldana-Gonzalez, 44, was arrested on a murder charge following the Saturday, April 5, shooting at Sandra’s Bar, on Alamo’s east side, according to a criminal complaint filed in Hidalgo County.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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Firms carrying out an immoral contract in court may face other discipline.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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This legislation made its way through Congress back then in part because there was societal acceptance of the false belief that the Chinese were immutably immoral and threatening.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
30 Mar. 2025
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Most Americans now view them as a shameful stain on the nation’s history.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
30 Mar. 2025
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That’s a real example of bringing a shameful national issue into a local election.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Disgraceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disgraceful. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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