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Ignominy Meaning in English

word

ˈɪɡnoʊˌmɪni
IG-noh-MIN-ee
ˈɪɡnəmˌɪni
IG-nuh-MIN-ee

التعريف

Extreme public shame or disgrace, especially from dishonorable actions. It is a deep loss of respect or dignity.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

"Ignominy" is formal, often literary or academic. Used to describe serious, lasting shame, especially in public or history. Common with "suffer," "live in," or "bring ignominy upon." Not for light embarrassment—use "shame" or "embarrassment" in everyday speech.

جمل نموذجية

The leader resigned in ignominy after the scandal.

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He lived his final years in ignominy.

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The defeat brought ignominy to the team.

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After his dishonest actions were exposed, there was no escaping the ignominy that followed.

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Living with the ignominy of her mistakes was harder than anyone realized.

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Even years later, he could still feel the sting of that public ignominy.

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