SHAMEFULLY

disgracefully, ingloriously, ignominiously, discreditably, shamefully, dishonorably, dishonourably

(adverb) in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree; “his grades were disgracefully low”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

shamefully (comparative more shamefully, superlative most shamefully)

In a shameful manner.

Used to express discontent with a situation or occurrence.

Source: Wiktionary


SHAMEFUL

Shame"ful, a.

1. Bringing shame or disgrace; injurious to reputation; disgraceful. His naval preparations were not more surprising than his quick and shameful retreat. Arbuthnot.

2. Exciting the feeling of shame in others; indecent; as, a shameful picture; a shameful sight. Spenser.

Syn.

– Disgraceful; reproachful; indecent; unbecoming; degrading; scandalous; ignominious; infamous.

– Shame"ful*ly, adv.

– Shame"ful*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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