— shamefully , adv. — shamefulness , n.
/shaym"feuhl/ , adj.
1. causing shame: shameful behavior.
2. disgraceful or scandalous: shameful treatment.
[ bef. 950; ME; OE scamful. See SHAME, -FUL ]
Syn. 1. mortifying, humiliating. 2. dishonorable, ignominious, vile, base, low.
Ant. 2. honorable.