disgraceful
adjective
dis·grace·ful
di-ˈskrās-fəl 
dis-ˈgrās-
: bringing or involving disgrace
disgraceful conduct
disgracefulness
noun
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Examples of disgraceful in a Sentence
disgraceful disruptions at the graduation ceremonies
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Former President Trump's actions preceded the riot in a disgraceful dereliction of duty. . . .
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Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2024
This mission feels like the ultimate test of obedience for Sinan, especially since the disgraceful discharge and tragic end of their father still cast a shadow over his otherwise spotless career prospects.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Oct. 2024
To politicize and spew lies about this organization by the current Republican presidential candidate is both disingenuous and disgraceful.
—Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2024
Although McConnell endorsed Trump in March, their relationship has been rocky since the attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, calling the former president's actions a 'disgraceful dereliction of duty.'
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—Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 16 July 2024
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Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2024
This mission feels like the ultimate test of obedience for Sinan, especially since the disgraceful discharge and tragic end of their father still cast a shadow over his otherwise spotless career prospects.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Oct. 2024
To politicize and spew lies about this organization by the current Republican presidential candidate is both disingenuous and disgraceful.
—Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2024
Although McConnell endorsed Trump in March, their relationship has been rocky since the attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, calling the former president's actions a 'disgraceful dereliction of duty.'
More:RNC 2024 live updates: What time is the convention?
—Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 16 July 2024
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“Disgraceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disgraceful. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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