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disgrace

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //dɪsˈɡɹeɪs// UK //dɪsɡɹˈeɪs// dis·grace Archaic

n. a loss of respect or a feeling of deep shame because of something bad you did. It describes a situation where people no longer admire or trust you.

n. the loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonourable action; a state of being in low esteem. Often used to describe public figures or institutions that have failed to meet ethical standards.


SIMPLE

He left the company in disgrace after the scandal.

CONTEXTUAL

The politician's career ended in disgrace when the evidence of his corruption became public.

COMPLEX

The fallen general lived the remainder of his life in quiet disgrace, avoided by his former colleagues and stripped of his honorary titles.

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Origin

From Middle French disgracier.

Usage

Often follows the preposition 'in' to describe a person's state, or 'a' when referring to a person or thing that causes the shame.

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