Collocations of shameful

shameful act
Frequency: 70 %

His shameful act of cheating on the exam was exposed.

shameful behavior
Frequency: 65 %

Her shameful behavior at the party embarrassed her friends.

shameful mistake
Frequency: 60 %

Admitting his shameful mistake was the first step towards forgiveness.

shameful secret
Frequency: 50 %

She carried the shameful secret with her for years before finally confessing.

shameful past
Frequency: 45 %

Despite his shameful past, he worked hard to redeem himself.

Idiomatic Expressions for shameful

  • Phrase: Shameful neglect
    Meaning: Failure to provide proper care or attention, resulting in a sense of shame.
    Usage: The landlord's shameful neglect of the property led to its deterioration.