shameful
intermediateB2/ˈʃeɪmfəl/ · shame-ful
Causing or deserving shame; disgraceful.
Meanings
Causing or deserving shame; disgraceful.
ایسا جو شرم کا سبب بنے یا شرمناک ہو۔
شرمناک
sharamnaak
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- shameful act
- shameful behavior
- shameful incident
Example Sentences
His shameful behavior embarrassed his family.
اس کا شرمناک رویہ اس کے خاندان کو شرمندہ کر گیا۔
Us ka sharamnaak rawaya is ke khandan ko sharminda kar gaya.
It was a shameful act that should be condemned.
یہ ایک شرمناک عمل تھا جس کی مذمت کی جانی چاہیے۔
Yeh aik sharamnaak amal tha jis ki muzammat ki jani chahiye.
The politician's shameful remarks were widely criticized.
سیاستدان کے شرمناک بیانات پر وسیع پیمانے پر تنقید کی گئی۔
Siyasatdan ke sharamnaak bayanat par wasi paimane par tanqeed ki gayi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'shame' to remember that 'shameful' relates to something disgraceful.
Imagine someone dropping food in a public place and feeling embarrassed.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
شرم وہ ہے جو عیب چھپاتی ہے، بے شرمی تو ہر دل کا ہے خنجر
Sharam woh hai jo aib chhupati hai, be-sharmi to har dil ka hai khanjar.
Shame is what hides faults, shamelessness is the dagger in every heart.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
شرم حیا کی نشانی ہے۔
Sharam haya ki nishani hai.
Shame is a sign of modesty.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "sceamu" — a feeling of guilt or disgrace
First known use: 15th century
The word 'shameful' has evolved from the Old English 'sceamu', denoting a sense of dishonor or disgrace.