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consider shameful

[kənˈsɪdər ˈʃeɪmfəl]
verb phrase
considerar vergonhoso
1. to regard or think of something as bringing shame or dishonor
Many cultures consider it shameful to break a promise.
Muitas culturas consideram vergonhoso quebrar uma promessa.
2. to judge or evaluate something as dishonorable or disreputable
She considered his behavior shameful and cut off contact.
Ela considerou seu comportamento vergonhoso e cortou o contato.
Synonyms
deem shamefulregard as shamefulfind shamefuljudge shamefulview as dishonorable
Antonyms
consider honorableregard as praiseworthydeem respectableview favorably

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
considerar vergonhoso
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
achar vergonhoso
colloquial alternative using 'achar'
Rio de Janeiro
considerar de má reputação
emphasizes reputation aspect
Portugal
considerar vergonhoso
standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

to lose face
to bring dishonor upon
beneath contempt
unworthy of respect
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