shameful

/ˈʃeɪmfəl/

/ˈʃeɪmfəl/

Cheating to win a game is a shameful act because it goes against fairness and honesty. Any shameful act can leave you feeling guilty and embarrassed if you get caught — as it should.

The word shameful describes actions or behaviors that are disgraceful. For example, cheating on a test or telling a hurtful lie are shameful acts because they betray the values of trustworthiness, honesty, and kindness. When someone does something shameful, they are held in a state of dishonor, leading to feelings of regret and a desire to try and make things right.

Definitions of shameful

1. adjective

   (used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
   “a shameful display of cowardice”

   synonyms: disgraceful, ignominious, inglorious, opprobrious

   dishonorable, dishonourable

   lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor
2. adjective

   giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation
   “"the wicked rascally shameful conduct of the bankrupt"- Thackeray”

   synonyms: disgraceful, scandalous, shocking

   immoral

   deliberately violating accepted principles of right and wrong