disgraceful
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- 1 disgraceful、shameful、dishonorable
This word describes something disgraceful or shameful, especially when it damages someone’s or a group’s public reputation. It often carries sarcasm or blame.
disgraceful、shameful、dishonorable
Used for an action or situation that is disgraceful, shameful, or publicly embarrassing.
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ทำงามหน้าอีกแล้ว tham ŋaam nâa ìik lɛ́ɛw You’ve done something disgraceful again. ทำงามหน้าอีกแล้ว details
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เรื่องนี้งามหน้ามาก rʉ̂aŋ níi ŋaam nâa mâak This is truly disgraceful. เรื่องนี้งามหน้ามาก details
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อย่าทำอะไรให้งามหน้า yàa tham aray hây ŋaam nâa Don’t do anything that will bring shame on us. อย่าทำอะไรให้งามหน้า details
Learning notes
Explanation
Although งาม means “beautiful” and หน้า can mean “face” or “public image,” งามหน้า is not a compliment. It is used sarcastically for something so shameful that it damages one’s reputation. A common pattern is ทำงามหน้า, meaning to do something disgraceful or embarrassing. It can refer to disgrace brought on a person, family, school, company, or other group.
Usage
It is used when criticizing scandals, irresponsible behavior, serious mistakes, or actions that embarrass a family, workplace, school, or organization. It can appear in everyday speech as well as in critical comments or news contexts.
Caution
Do not use it to mean “beautiful face.” It can sound quite harsh if said directly to someone, so it is usually too strong for small mistakes or polite situations.
Differences from similar words
1 disgraceful synonyms
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น่าละอาย means “shameful” in a more straightforward evaluative way. งามหน้า sounds more biting and often carries blame or sarcasm.