Disgrace (Noun)
Meaning
A state of dishonor; "one mistake brought shame to all his family"; "suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- His arrest was a public disgrace, damaging the reputation of his family and colleagues.
- The politician's involvement in the scandal brought shame and disgrace to the entire government.
- The team's poor performance was a disgrace to the sport, and they were booed by the crowd.
- Her actions were a disgrace to her cultural heritage, and she was shunned by her community.
- The corrupt business practices of the company brought financial ruin and public disgrace to its owners.