'Shamefulness' definitions:
Definition of 'shamefulness'
(from WordNet)
noun
Unworthiness meriting public disgrace and dishonor [syn: shamefulness, disgracefulness, ignominiousness]
Definition of 'Shamefulness'
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]