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Webster 1913 Edition


Disgraceful

Dis-grace′ful

,
Adj.
Bringing disgrace; causing shame; shameful; dishonorable; unbecoming;
as, profaneness is
disgraceful
to a man
.
–
Dis-grace′ful-ly
,
adv.
–
Dis-grace′ful-ness
,
Noun.
The Senate have cast you forth
disgracefully
.
B. Jonson.

Webster 1828 Edition


Disgraceful

DISGRACEFUL

,
Adj.
Shameful; reproachful; dishonorable; procuring shame; sinking reputation. Cowardice is disgraceful to a soldier. Intemperance and profaneness are disgraceful to a man, but more disgraceful to a woman.