Definition
ignominy
noun
- public shame, disgrace, or humiliation; loss of honor or respect
Usage: uncountable; formal register
Examples
- The scandal brought ignominy upon the entire family.
- He faced ignominy after his public failure.
- The general suffered the ignominy of defeat.
- She refused to accept such ignominy and fought to clear her name.
- The company's unethical practices resulted in ignominy and financial ruin.
- To lose the championship in such a manner was an ignominy he could never forget.