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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Shameful \Shame"ful\, a.
1. Bringing shame or disgrace; injurious to reputation;
disgraceful.
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His naval preparations were not more surprising than
his quick and shameful retreat. --Arbuthnot.
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2. Exciting the feeling of shame in others; indecent; as, a
shameful picture; a shameful sight. --Spenser.
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Syn: Disgraceful; reproachful; indecent; unbecoming;
degrading; scandalous; ignominious; infamous.
[1913 Webster] -- {Shame"ful*ly}, adv. --
{Shame"ful*ness}, n.
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