Definition

Adjective: - Dishonorable, shameful, disgraceful: Describes an action, situation, or state that brings profound shame, dishonor, or humiliation, staining one's reputation or dignity. It conveys a strong sense of moral stain and social disgrace.

Usage

• As an adjective: Used to modify nouns, describing them as being marked by shame or dishonor.
  • Hành động phản bội đó thật nhuốc nhơ. (That act of betrayal is truly disgraceful.)
  • Gia đình anh ấy mang tiếng nhuốc nhơ vì vụ bê bối. (His family bears a shameful reputation because of the scandal.)

Advanced Usage

• Literary and Formal Context: The word is used more in formal, literary, or solemn contexts (e.g., historical narratives, serious critiques, classical literature) to emphasize deep moral condemnation. It is less common in casual, everyday conversation.
  • Trang sử nhuốc nhơ của triều đại ấy không thể xóa nhòa. (The shameful page of that dynasty's history cannot be erased.)

Variants and Related Words

• Nhơ nhuốc (adj): This is a variant form with the same meaning and usage as . The two words are interchangeable.
  • Danh dự nhơ nhuốc. (Dishonored reputation.)
• Ô nhục (adj): A close synonym meaning "disgraceful, ignominious," often used in similar contexts.
• Nhục nhã (adj): Emphasizes the feeling of being humiliated and ashamed.

Synonyms

• Đáng hổ thẹn: Shameful, causing shame.
• Đáng khinh: Despicable, contemptible.
• Tủi nhục: Humiliating, mortifying (focuses more on the feeling of humiliation).

Antonyms

• Vẻ vang: Glorious, honorable.
• Đáng tự hào: Pride-worthy, commendable.
• Trong sạch: Clean, pure, unblemished.

Related Idioms

• Mang tiếng nhuốc nhơ: To bear a shameful reputation.
  • Cả dòng họ mang tiếng nhuốc nhơ vì hành động của hắn. (The entire clan bears a shameful reputation because of his actions.)
• Làm nhuốc nhơ thanh danh: To bring disgrace upon one's good name.
  • Anh ta đã làm nhuốc nhơ thanh danh của tổ tiên. (He brought disgrace upon his ancestors' good name.)

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