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醜態 (shuutai) Japanese meaning: disgraceful behavior | Kotomora
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He got drunk and made a disgraceful spectacle of himself.
His shameful behavior at the meeting was reported in the newspaper.
Kanji 態 attitude, condition, figure Related words 失態 is a blunder or lapse that causes loss of face, usually a functional mistake, while 醜態 focuses on how shamefully ugly the conduct or scene itself looks.
不祥事 is a scandal or incident of misconduct, often within an organization, while 醜態 highlights the visually or morally shameful nature of the behavior itself.
恥 is the general, everyday word for shame or embarrassment, while 醜態 specifically describes a disgraceful public display or spectacle.
醜態 refers to a disgraceful public display or behavior, while ざま is a blunter, more colloquial word for a pitiful state.
Written forms 醜しゅう 態たい Usage 99%
Standard kanji spelling; used in news and formal contexts.
醜しゅう 体たい Usage 1%
rarely-used kanji form
Rarely used kanji form; learners should prefer 醜態.
Etymology Compound of 醜 (shameful, ugly) and 態 (appearance, condition). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the spelling is conventionally associated with the meaning of disgraceful conduct or sight.
