'Shamefully' definitions:
Definition of 'shamefully'
(from WordNet)
adverb
In a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree; "his grades were disgracefully low" [syn: disgracefully, ingloriously, ignominiously, discreditably, shamefully, dishonorably, dishonourably]
Definition of 'Shamefully'
From: GCIDE
- Shameful \Shame"ful\, 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]