Disgraceful (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation; "scandalous behavior"; "the wicked rascally shameful conduct of the bankrupt"- Thackeray; "the most shocking book of its time".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The company's handling of the crisis was disgraceful, and their CEO's excuses only made things worse.
- Her decision to abandon her children for a life of luxury was considered disgraceful by the entire community.
- The politician's history of taking bribes was finally exposed, revealing a pattern of behavior that was utterly disgraceful.
- The crowd gasped in shock at the actor's disgraceful performance, which included several blatant insults.
- The judge declared that the defendant's actions were disgraceful and deserving of the maximum penalty allowed by law.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame; "Man...has written one of his blackest records as a destroyer on the oceanic islands"- Rachel Carson; "an ignominious retreat"; "inglorious defeat"; "an opprobrious monument to human greed"; "a shameful display of cowardice".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The celebrities' behavior at the awards ceremony was truly disgraceful and shocked their fans.
- His refusal to apologize for the scandal was considered a disgraceful move by many.
- The politician's embezzlement of public funds was a disgraceful act that led to her impeachment.
- The way the company laid off employees without warning was a disgraceful display of corporate greed.
- The soccer player's actions on the field were deemed disgraceful and resulted in a lifetime ban from the sport.