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.