shamefully
UK[ˈʃeɪmfəli]US[ˈʃeɪmfəli]
adv
in a way that deserves or causes shame; disgracefully.
adv
used to emphasize a negative quality or action, often with a sense of strong disapproval.
Morpheme Breakdown
shame
ful
ly
shame
disgrace
ful
adjective suffix
ly
adverb suffix
Etymology
the word 'shamefully' is built upon the old english noun 'shame,' which originates from a common germanic root conveying the concept of covering or being disgraced. the adjective-forming suffix '-ful' attaches to 'shame,' creating 'shameful,' meaning "full of or causing shame." finally, the adverbial suffix '-ly,' a prolific english derivational ending, converts the adjective into an adverb, describing the manner of an action. thus, the modern adverb 'shamefully' logically extends from the core concept of disgrace, through the idea of being characterized by it, to finally describe how an action is performed in a disgraceful manner.
Analysis
Structure: shame (disgrace) + ful (adjective suffix) + ly (adverb suffix)
shame: from old english scamu, meaning "a painful feeling of guilt, disgrace, or dishonor." it is of germanic origin.
ful: a suffix of germanic origin (old english -ful) used to form adjectives meaning "full of" or "characterized by."
ly: a suffix of germanic origin (old english -līce) used to form adverbs from adjectives.
Examples
he was shamefully negligent in his duties.
the prisoners were treated shamefully by their captors.
she realized she had acted shamefully and offered a sincere apology.