as in notorious
not respectable
shameful behavior by a bunch of drunken boors
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Recent Examples of shameful
The current rush to delete our veterans’ history is shameful, misguided and cruel.
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Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2025
Floridians outraged by shameful anti-worker heat law.
—Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025
Yes, April Perry, an eminently qualified candidate and someone who would have ended the shameful history of the white male club of U.S. attorneys in Chicago, should have sailed through Congress.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
That is shameful, especially considering that 27,000 of those who are being fired are veterans themselves.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
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Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2025
Floridians outraged by shameful anti-worker heat law.
—Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025
Yes, April Perry, an eminently qualified candidate and someone who would have ended the shameful history of the white male club of U.S. attorneys in Chicago, should have sailed through Congress.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
That is shameful, especially considering that 27,000 of those who are being fired are veterans themselves.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for shameful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shameful
Adjective
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The series flips the script on an industry notorious for unequal pay by leveling the playing field.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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When over 200 immigrants, mostly Venezuelans, were deported to El Salvador's notorious CECOT prison on March 15, just as J.G.G. v Trump was being heard, tattoos were among the reasons some migrants were sent there, potentially in error.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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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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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The incident left fans online calling it disgraceful.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Now, Trump’s style is very off-putting—some would say disgraceful.—
David Remnick,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Shameful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shameful. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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