disgrace
/dis'geis/
Definition
Noun:
- A state of dishonor or loss of respect: A condition where someone or something has lost the good opinion of others due to bad behavior or failure.
- A person or thing that causes shame: Something or someone considered shameful or unworthy.
Verb:
- To bring shame or dishonor upon: To cause someone or something to lose respect or good reputation.
- To reduce in worth or character: To treat or speak of someone in a way that lowers their dignity or standing.
Examples of Usage
Noun:
- The scandal brought disgrace upon the entire organization.
- He considered his arrest a personal disgrace.
- The state of the public restrooms was a disgrace to the city.
Verb:
- The corrupt official disgraced his office.
- She felt she would disgrace her family if she failed the exam.
- The athlete was disgraced after failing a doping test.
Advanced Usage
- "to be in disgrace": to be in a state of having lost respect or approval.
- The minister resigned and is now in disgrace.
- "to fall into disgrace": to lose favor or respect, often suddenly.
- The general fell into disgrace after the failed military campaign.
Variants and Related Words
- Disgraceful (adjective): shockingly unacceptable; deserving disgrace.
- His behavior was disgraceful.
- Disgracefully (adverb): in a disgraceful manner.
- The funds were disgracefully mismanaged.
Synonyms
- Noun: Dishonor, shame, ignominy, humiliation, disrepute.
- Verb: Dishonor, shame, humiliate, discredit, defame.
Related Phrasal Verbs/Constructions
- To disgrace oneself: To behave in a way that causes one to lose respect.
- He disgraced himself by getting drunk at the formal dinner.
Related Idioms
- A crying disgrace: Something that is a very obvious and serious cause for shame.
- The lack of healthcare for the poor is a crying disgrace.
- To be a disgrace to (someone/something): To be so bad or shameful that it harms the reputation of a person or group.
- That rundown building is a disgrace to the neighborhood.
Noun
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a state of dishonor
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one mistake brought shame to all his family
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suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison
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Verb
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damage the reputation of
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This newspaper story discredits the politicians
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reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
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She tends to put down younger women colleagues
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His critics took him down after the lecture
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bring shame or dishonor upon
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he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime
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