adv

shamefully

SHAYM-fuh-lee

Shamefully (adv) means In a way that deserves shame or disgrace. Example: “The prisoners were shamefully mistreated.”

adv

In a way that deserves shame or disgrace.

"The prisoners were shamefully mistreated."

"He shamefully abandoned his responsibilities."

How to use shamefully

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDoing something in a disgraceful or embarrassing way.

more shamefully comparative, most shamefully superlative

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From shameful plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.

dishonorably ingloriously disgracefully ignominiously discreditably dishonourably

discreditably dishonorably ignominiously

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What does “shamefully” mean?

The word “shamefully” means in a way that deserves shame or disgrace. In plain terms, doing something in a disgraceful or embarrassing way.

How do you pronounce “shamefully”?

“Shamefully” is pronounced SHAYM-fuh-lee (/ˈʃeɪmfəli/ in IPA).

How do you use “shamefully” in a sentence?

Here is “shamefully” used in a sentence: “The prisoners were shamefully mistreated.”

What part of speech is “shamefully”?

“Shamefully” is an adverb.

discreditably dishonorably ignominiously