shamefully
[ˈʃeɪmfəli]
An action or behavior that's considered wrong and embarrassing.
When we use the word "shamefully", it usually means that someone has done something that they should feel really bad about, and maybe even embarrassed. It can describe actions like cheating on a test, lying to get out of trouble, or stealing from others. We often use this word in conversations where someone has made a mistake and needs to take responsibility for their actions. For example, "She had been saving money for months, but shamefully spent it all on a new handbag" means that what she did was not only wrong, but also embarrassing because of the importance of saving money.
How common is "shamefully"?
Word shamefully is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions
adverb
In a shameful manner.
Example: I looked shamefully at the floor.
Real examples of "shamefully" in context
