Disgraceful

/dɪsˈɡreɪs.fəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

causing shame or a loss of respect; very bad or unacceptable.

The athlete's disgraceful conduct during the competition led to his disqualification.

improper or dishonorable behavior.

It is disgraceful that the company failed to pay its employees on time.

worthy of disgrace or shame.

The disgraceful treatment of the workers has sparked public outrage.

marked by a lack of standards in morals or behavior.

His disgraceful remarks during the meeting shocked everyone present.

From Middle English 'disgrace', from Old French 'desgrace', from Latin 'disgratia'.

disgraceful conduct

Actions that bring shame or dishonor.

disgraceful behavior

Behaviors that are considered improper or shameful.

it's disgraceful

An expression of condemnation regarding an action or situation.

disgrace

loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable act.

disgracefully

in a way that brings disgrace.

disgraced

having lost honor or respect.

A total fail.

That game was a disgraceful fail.

What a joke.

His excuse for being late was just disgraceful.