English Reference
Adjective

disgraced

adj.
C1 Advanced US /dɪsˈɡɹeɪst/ UK /dɪsɡɹˈeɪst/ dis·graced

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.


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.

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.

The Guardian· 28 Aug 2026

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.

BBC News· 28 Aug 2026
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