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disgracefully

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

In a disgraceful manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • his grades were disgracefully low

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: ingloriously, ignominiously, discreditably, shamefully, dishonorably, dishonourably

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English disgraceful Middle English -ly English -ly English disgracefully From disgraceful + -ly.