shameful

Meanings

• adjective

  Deserving or bringing pity, contempt, or shame; disgraceful.

• verb

  Feel or cause to feel shame or disgrace.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with shameful
palatable , tabulate , debatable , contatable

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Variants

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shameful , shamefully , shamefulness , shamefulnesses

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Forms

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shameless, shamelessly, shamefully, shamefulness

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Etymology

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Old English scamfull, from scamian 'disgrace, shame' + -ful.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'shameful' contains the letter sequence 'shame' which is the root of the word.

2. In some cultures, shame is considered a more effective motivator for good behavior than fear or guilt.

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Related Concepts

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1. dishonor: A state of disgrace or loss of reputation.

2. embarrassment: A feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or humiliation caused by the realization or suspicion that some act or aspect of one's behavior has been observed or noticed by others.

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Culture

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In literature, shameful acts are often portrayed as a source of conflict and character development. In art, shameful moments can be depicted through body language or facial expressions. In music, shameful feelings can be expressed through lyrics and melody.

How to Memorize "shameful"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person doing something shameful, such as stealing or lying. Visualize their facial expression and body language.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of shame or disgrace.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a phrase such as 'Shame on me, I feel so small' to remember the meaning of shameful.

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