disgrace — loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
Example Sentences
- After eating pizza with a fork at the Italian restaurant, he felt like a complete disgrace to his Italian grandmother.
- The politician resigned in disgrace after the corruption scandal.
- His terrible karaoke performance was such a disgrace that even the tone-deaf customers covered their ears.
disgrace
NOUN[/dɪsˈɡreɪs/]
loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action
The cheating knight is stripped of his medal in public disgrace before the whole court.
DIS(remove) + GRACE(honor) — deciding to completely DIS(remove) the knight's GRACE(honor), the king threw him out of the castle in disgrace.
Desperately trying to hide his recognizable face, the corrupt politician ran from the reporters in complete disgrace.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'disgratia', combining 'dis-' meaning 'away from' or 'opposite of' with 'gratia' meaning 'favor' or 'grace'. The word literally means 'loss of favor' or 'absence of grace'.
Breakdown
dis- (away from/opposite of) + grace (favor, honor, dignity)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After eating pizza with a fork at the Italian restaurant, he felt like a complete disgrace to his Italian grandmother.”
“The politician resigned in disgrace after the corruption scandal.”
“His terrible karaoke performance was such a disgrace that even the tone-deaf customers covered their ears.”
“She felt that her failure in the exam disgraced her family's reputation.”
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