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ignominy

1 of 1noun
/ˈɪɡnəmɪni/
Forms:ignominies
1

a situation or event that causes embarrassment or a loss of respect, particularly when experienced in a public or widespread manner

  • The politician faced ignominy after the scandal broke.
  • His plagiarism brought ignominy upon the university.
  • The athlete's disqualification led to ignominy.
  • The company's bankruptcy was an ignominy for its CEO.
  • The failed launch brought ignominy to the tech firm.
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