The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
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
Word of the Day
16 November 2024
LEAVE
(verb) go and leave behind, either intentionally or by neglect or forgetfulness; “She left a mess when she moved out”; “His good luck finally left him”; “her husband left her after 20 years of marriage”; “she wept thinking she had been left behind”
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