Dictionary entry

Shameful

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Shame″ful (?), a. 1. Bringing shame or disgrace; injurious to reputation; disgraceful.

His naval preparations were not more surprising than his quick and shameful retreat. Arbuthnot.

2. Exciting the feeling of shame in others; indecent; as, a shameful picture; a shameful sight. Spenser.

Syn. — Disgraceful; reproachful; indecent; unbecoming; degrading; scandalous; ignominious; infamous.

— Shame″ful‐ly, adv. — Shame″ful‐ness, n.