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DictionarydisgraceLoss of respect
noun / verb

disgrace

dis-GRAYS/dɪsˈɡreɪs/

Loss of respect or honor through shameful behavior, or causing such a loss.

The disgraced official leaves the podium while colleagues express disappointment.

A disgraced official leaves a podium with a withdrawn honorary badge while colleagues express disappointment; no real person.
Etymology
disLatinlack of; opposite of
+graceLatinfavor; esteem; regard

Favor or esteem is what dis- takes away. The noun first described being out of favor with someone powerful, then more broadly the dishonor or shame that costs a person others’ respect.

In context

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Valancy was sent home in disgrace because of her exceedingly bad behavior during family prayers and she was not asked to Aunt Isabel’s again for many moons.
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More examples

  • The mayor resigns in disgrace after admitting to bribery.
  • Her lies bring disgrace on the entire organization.
  • You disgrace the team when you cheat.

Forms

disgrace · disgraces · disgraced · disgracing

disgraceful adjective — so shameful that it deserves condemnation

Similar words

shame
Often emphasizes personal guilt rather than public loss of respect.
dishonor
Emphasizes damage to honor, especially through violating moral standards.
discredit
Emphasizes damage to credibility rather than moral shame.