disgraceful
7 synonyms and 2 antonyms for disgraceful, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Shameful; deserving strong criticism.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use disgraceful
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
disgraceful behavior
absolutely disgraceful
Etymology
From disgrace plus the suffix -ful, meaning "full of disgrace."
Full origin of disgraceful →Frequently asked questions
What does “disgraceful” mean?
The word “disgraceful” means shameful; deserving strong criticism. In plain terms, so bad or shameful that it deserves condemnation.
How do you pronounce “disgraceful”?
“Disgraceful” is pronounced dihs-GRAYS-fuh ([dɪsˈɡɹeɪsfəɫ] in IPA).
How do you use “disgraceful” in a sentence?
Here is “disgraceful” used in a sentence: “It was disgraceful how they treated the staff.”
What part of speech is “disgraceful”?
“Disgraceful” is an adjective.
Is “disgraceful” a common word?
“Disgraceful” is an uncommon word in modern English.
