Word
disgraced
Phoneticsdis·graced, stress on the second syllable
US/dɪsˈɡɹeɪst/
UK/dɪsɡɹˈeɪst/
Definition
adj. having lost the respect of other people because you did something very bad or dishonest.
adj. having lost reputation, respect, or honor as a consequence of a public scandal or serious misconduct. Often used to describe former officials or public figures.
Examples
“The disgraced politician resigned from his post immediately.”
“After the fraud was uncovered, the disgraced CEO was forced to return his bonuses and leave the industry.”
“The documentary explores the life of the disgraced athlete, tracing his journey from a national hero to a man living in total isolation following the doping scandal.”
Examples
simple
“The disgraced politician resigned from his post immediately.”
contextual
“After the fraud was uncovered, the disgraced CEO was forced to return his bonuses and leave the industry.”
complex
“The documentary explores the life of the disgraced athlete, tracing his journey from a national hero to a man living in total isolation following the doping scandal.”
Usage
Often used attributively before a noun to identify a person's current status after a scandal.
Real-World Examples
“The move stems from the debunked and retracted research of the disgraced British doctor Andrew Wakefield , who claimed falsely to have found a link between MMR vaccines and autism.” “Image caption, Sarah Ferguson is heading back to the UK after leaving the country when new details emerged about the links to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein earlier this year, according to the Sun.” “Days before the trial began, documents were released revealing his mother Mette-Marit's frequent contact with the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.” “The crown princess had exchanged hundreds of emails with the disgraced Epstein between 2011 and 2014, and stayed in his Florida house when he was not there.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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