Definition

Noun: A state of public disgrace, dishonor, or shame resulting from a deeply humiliating or dishonorable action or circumstance.

Usage

"Ignominy" is a formal noun used to describe a profound loss of respect and dignity in the eyes of others. It refers to the condition or fact of being dishonored, often accompanied by public contempt. It is typically associated with actions or failures considered morally reprehensible or cowardly.

Examples

• The general faced the ignominy of a court-martial for his actions.
• The team suffered the ignominy of a record-breaking defeat.
• One moment of corruption brought lasting ignominy upon his career.

Advanced Usage

• "To suffer ignominy": To endure public disgrace.
  • He suffered the ignominy of being expelled from the club.
• "To bring ignominy upon": To cause disgrace for someone or something.
  • The scandal brought ignominy upon the entire institution.

Variants and Related Words

• Ignominious (adjective): Deserving or causing public disgrace or shame.
  • His political career ended in an ignominious defeat.
• Ignominiously (adverb): In a manner that causes disgrace or shame.
  • The dictator was ignominiously removed from power.

Synonyms

• Disgrace: Loss of reputation or respect.
• Dishonor: Loss of honor or good reputation.
• Shame: A painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior.
• Humiliation: The action of humiliating someone or the state of being humiliated.
• Infamy: The state of being well known for some bad quality or deed.

Antonyms

• Honor: High respect; great esteem.
• Glory: High renown or honor won by notable achievements.
• Esteem: Respect and admiration.
• Dignity: The state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect.

Noun

1. a state of dishonor
   • one mistake brought shame to all his family
   • suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison