shameful
/ˈʃeɪmfəl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Causing or meriting shame or disgrace; disgraceful
Adjective
Examples
shameful publicity
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Giving offense.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “shameful” mean?
Causing or meriting shame or disgrace; disgraceful
Is “shameful” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.