shamefully
Definition
Adverb: 1. In a manner that deserves or causes shame; disgracefully: Describes an action done in a way that is morally wrong, dishonorable, or brings disgrace. 2. To a shocking or unacceptable degree: Used to emphasize the extreme and regrettable nature of a situation or action.
Usage
The adverb "shamefully" modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to describe how an action is performed or to what degree a state exists. It carries a strong negative moral judgment.
Examples
- Modifying a verb:
- The company shamefully ignored the safety regulations to cut costs.
- He acted shamefully by betraying his friend's trust.
- Modifying an adjective:
- The government's response to the crisis was shamefully inadequate.
- Her knowledge of world history is shamefully limited.
- Modifying an adverb:
- The project progressed shamefully slowly due to constant mismanagement.
Advanced Usage
- "Shamefully enough": Used to introduce a statement that the speaker acknowledges is regrettable or embarrassing.
- Shamefully enough, I had never read any of the country's classic literature until last year.
Variants and Related Words
- Shameful (adjective): Deserving or causing shame; disgraceful.
- It was a shameful act of cowardice.
- Shame (noun): A painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior.
- He felt a deep sense of shame.
- Ashamedly (adverb): In a manner showing shame or embarrassment.
- He ashamedly admitted his mistake. (Note: "Ashamedly" focuses on the feeling of the person, while "shamefully" focuses on the nature of the action itself.)
Synonyms
- Disgracefully
- Dishonorably
- Scandalously
- Outrageously
- Ignobly
Antonyms
- Honorably
- Admirably
- Respectably
- Nobly
Adverb
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in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree
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his grades were disgracefully low
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