shameful

adjective
UK /ˈʃeɪmfʊl/
US /ˈʃeɪmfəl/

Something shameful is so bad that it makes you feel embarrassed.

It was shameful that he lied to his best friend.

SYNONYMS

disgracefulembarrassingdishonorablescandalousshocking

RELATED WORDS

shameashamedguilthumiliationdisgrace

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Very wrong and deserving blame.

Stealing from a shop is a shameful act.

3. Causing loss of respect or honor.

The team's shameful behavior upset the coach.

4. So bad that it makes people feel uncomfortable.

There was a shameful mess in the kitchen.