B1 — Intermediateadjective
vergognoso
shameful, embarrassing, disgraceful
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
disonorevolescandalosoindecentedeplorevole
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
onorevoledignitosolodevoleencomiabile
Usage note
'Vergognoso' can describe a situation or a person who feels shame. 'Scandaloso' implies public outrage. 'Deplorevole' is formal and strong.
Example
"È vergognoso come vengono trattati i lavoratori in quella fabbrica."
"It is shameful how workers are treated in that factory."
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