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/
Korean meaning: 불명예, 치욕
Korean pronunciation: 디스**그레**이스
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 official faces public disgrace as his medal is removed
Turn disgrace into embrace, let good deeds replace!
🎤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'.
🎵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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