shameful

English

/ˈʃeɪmfəl/

adj
Definitions
  • Causing or meriting shame or disgrace; disgraceful
  • Giving offense.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English schameful inherited from Old English *sċeamfull affix from English shame.

Origin

English

shame

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