disgraceful
Worthy of contempt
Disgraceful describes conduct or conditions that bring shame or dishonor: a disgraceful display of cowardice, The state of the facilities was disgraceful.
The word carries moral weight—something disgraceful isn't merely bad but worthy of contempt or public disapproval.
It often implies that someone should be ashamed: His treatment of the staff was disgraceful.
Causing or meriting disgrace
- ignominiousDeserving public shame
- dishonorableLacking integrity or ethics
- scandalousMorally offensive or shocking
- infamousHaving a terrible reputation
discreditable · inglorious · opprobrious · stigmatizing · mortifying · humiliating · embarrassing · degrading
Deserving condemnation
- deplorableDeserving strong disapproval
- despicableMorally worthless, beneath regard
- contemptibleDeserving strong disrespect
- abhorrentCausing intense revulsion
odious · vile · heinous · atrocious · outrageous · egregious · inexcusable · unforgivable
State of dishonor
- infamyExtreme public disgrace
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- discreditHarm another's reputation
- disreputeDamaged public standing
dishonor · tarnish · stain · blot · smear · blemish · taint · shame
Inappropriate or unsuitable
- beneathIn a lower position
- degradingLowering in worth
- demeaningCausing loss of respect
- undignifiedLacking proper gravity
lowering · debasing · cheapening · unworthy · unfitting · improper · unsuitable · inappropriate
Improper professional behavior
- improprietyUnsuitable or inappropriate behavior
- indiscretionUnwise act or remark
- misbehaviorImproper or unruly conduct
- wrongdoingUnethical or illegal action
transgression · offense · violation · breach · corruption · malfeasance · unethical · unprofessional
Dishonest, open to bribes
- unethicalViolating moral standards
- dishonestInclined to deceive
- unprincipledLacking moral standards
- crookedBent or dishonest
deceitful · underhanded · treacherous · perfidious · disreputable · shady · sleazy · sordid
shameful
Causing or meriting disgrace
- ignominiousDeserving public shame
- dishonorableLacking integrity or ethics
- scandalousMorally offensive or shocking
infamous · discreditable · inglorious · opprobrious · stigmatizing · mortifying · humiliating · embarrassing · degrading · debasing
reprehensible
Deserving condemnation
- deplorableDeserving strong disapproval
- despicableMorally worthless, beneath regard
- contemptibleDeserving strong disrespect
abhorrent · odious · vile · heinous · atrocious · outrageous · egregious · inexcusable · unforgivable · unconscionable
ignominy
State of dishonor
disrepute · dishonor · tarnish · stain · blot · smear · blemish · taint · shame · humiliation
unbecoming
Inappropriate or unsuitable
undignified · lowering · debasing · cheapening · unworthy · unfitting · improper · unsuitable · inappropriate · unbefitting
misconduct
Improper professional behavior
- improprietyUnsuitable or inappropriate behavior
- indiscretionUnwise act or remark
- misbehaviorImproper or unruly conduct
wrongdoing · transgression · offense · violation · breach · corruption · malfeasance · unethical · unprofessional · inappropriate
corrupt
Dishonest, open to bribes
- unethicalViolating moral standards
- dishonestInclined to deceive
- unprincipledLacking moral standards
crooked · deceitful · underhanded · treacherous · perfidious · disreputable · shady · sleazy · sordid · nefarious
condemn
Declare wrong or guilty
- denouncePublicly declare wrongdoing
- censureFormal institutional disapproval
- criticizeJudge unfavorably, vocally
reproach · rebuke · admonish · decry · deplore · castigate · lambaste · vilify · pillory · shame
- humiliationashamed, abasement, embarrassed, chagrin, mortified
- disgustdisgust, disgusting, disgusted, revulsion, repulsion
- scoldingscold, scolding, rebuke, berate, reprimand
- unacceptableunacceptable, inappropriate, improper, wrong, forbidden
- wickedevil, wicked, villainous, malicious, sinister
- sarcasmyeah right, oh please, as if, oh really, how original
disgracefulhonorable
Having high moral standards
respectable · reputable · prestigious · distinguished · esteemed