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shameful

view main entry for shamefuladjective  /ˈʃeɪmfəl/
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shamefully

adverb

shamefulness

noun [uncountable]
shamefulness noun [uncountable]Making you feel ashamed or embarrassed: embarrassing, humiliating, painful, awkward, unfortunate, guilty, embarrassed, shameful, undignified, ignominious

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