a. 1. Bringing shame or disgrace; injurious to reputation; disgraceful. [ 1913 Webster ] His naval preparations were not more surprising than his quick and shameful retreat. Arbuthnot. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Exciting the feeling of shame in others; indecent; as, a shameful picture; a shameful sight. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ] Syn. -- Disgraceful; reproachful; indecent; unbecoming; degrading; scandalous; ignominious; infamous. [ 1913 Webster ] -- Shame"ful*ly, adv. -- Shame"ful*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ] |