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French
Etymology
From honte + -eux.
Pronunciation
Adjective
honteux (feminine honteuse, masculine plural honteux, feminine plural honteuses)
- ashamed (feeling shame)
- shameful, disgraceful (causing or meriting shame or disgrace)
- Synonym: scandaleux
- C’est honteux qu’elle n’ait pas été reconnue pour son travail. ― It's shameful that she wasn't recognized for her work.
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