It was not only a shameful but a _ to be committed by a 17 year old. crime

Explanation

Correct Answer: d. Hideous - Explanation: The sentence implies a crime of an unbecoming nature, and "hideous" means something of an unbecoming or shocking appearance. - Why other options are not correct: - a. Intimidating: Intimidating crime is not the intended meaning in the context. - b. Funny: Funny does not convey the severity implied by "shameful" in the context. - c. Appealing: Appealing crime is not appropriate in the context.