adverb
- in a way that causes or should cause shame; disgracefully
- to an extreme or excessive degree
Usage: informal
Examples
- He behaved shamefully at the dinner party.
- The company shamefully ignored safety regulations.
- She was shamefully underpaid for her work.
- The politician shamefully broke his campaign promises.
- I’ve been shamefully neglecting my exercise routine.
- The team played shamefully in the championship game.