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vergonhoso

[vɛɾ.ɡo.ˈɲo.zu]
adjectivemasculinepl: vergonhosos
shameful, disgraceful, embarrassing
1. causing or deserving shame; dishonorable or disreputable
His behavior was absolutely shameful.
Seu comportamento foi absolutamente vergonhoso.
2. feeling ashamed or embarrassed; shy
The child was too embarrassed to speak in class.
A criança era muito vergonhosa para falar na aula.
3. bringing shame or dishonor to someone
It is a disgraceful way to treat your family.
É uma maneira vergonhosa de tratar sua família.
NYC Slang
shameful, sketchy, whack
Synonyms
envergonhadodesonrosoignominiosoinfamehumilhantetímidoacanhado
Antonyms
honrosodignogloriosodesavergonhadoatrevidocorajoso

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vergonhoso
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
vergonhoso
common in everyday speech
São Paulo
vergonhoso
standard usage
Portugal
vergonhoso
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

que vergonha
ter vergonha
morrer de vergonha
que coisa mais vergonhosa
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