Disgrace

Quick meaning: Disgrace is a noun meaning The condition of being out of favor; loss of favor, regard, or respect.

Meaning

The condition of being out of favor; loss of favor, regard, or respect.

More Meanings

1. The state of being dishonored, or covered with shame.
2. (countable) Someone or something which brings dishonor; the cause of reproach or shame; great discredit.
3. (transitive) To put someone or something out of favor; to bring shame or ignominy upon.
4. (obsolete) An act of unkindness; a disfavor.

Example Sentences

Now she lives in disgrace.

I heare / Macduffe liues in diſgrace. Sir, can you tell / Where he beſtowes himſelfe?

His behaviour at the party was a total disgrace! He was leeching on all the ladies, and insulting the men.

[…] some families renounced the use of a certain praenomen which had been disgraced by one of their name […]

Word Forms

• disgraces
• disgracing
• disgraced

Synonyms for disgrace

Depending on context, synonyms include misgrace, dishonor, ignominy, discredit, disparage, humiliate.

Antonyms for disgrace

Common opposites include reward, honor, honour.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include dishonour, ignominy, dishonor, shame, discredit, demean.

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