disgracefully

/dɪsˈɡreɪsfəli/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəli/ (ame, ipa)

disgracefully — adverb

1. so badly or offensively that it makes other people feel ashamed and lose respect

1.副詞C2
釋義

so badly or offensively that it makes other people feel ashamed and lose respect

例句

The referee acted disgracefully and mocked the losing team after the match.

act disgracefully in public conduct

When the roof leaked, the landlord treated Rania disgracefully and ignored her calls.

treat someone disgracefully

同義詞
  • shamefully

    The closest match, often stressing moral blame more directly.

  • appallingly

    Emphasizes how shocking the behaviour is, not mainly the loss of respect.

  • outrageously

    Stresses anger or unfairness; it does not always imply shame.

反義詞
  • honourably

    In a way that deserves respect for fairness or principle.

  • decently

    In an acceptable and respectful way.

  • respectfully

    Showing regard for other people rather than insulting them.

文法句型

act disgracefully

behave disgracefully

treat someone disgracefully

用法筆記

Often describes behaviour toward other people or public conduct that clearly breaks accepted standards. It is stronger than simply saying someone acted badly, because it adds moral blame and a clear loss of respect.

常見錯誤

❌The printer worked disgracefully all morning.
✅The printer worked badly all morning.
💡disgracefully usually judges behaviour or decisions, not a machine that simply does not work well.
❌I sang disgracefully at karaoke because I was nervous.
✅I sang badly at karaoke because I was nervous.
💡disgracefully suggests shameful conduct, not just poor skill.