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disgrace

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /dɪsˈɡreɪs/

Forms: disgraced

disgrace means: A loss of respect caused by bad behaviour, or a person or thing that causes shame.

noun

SHAMEB2

A loss of respect caused by bad behaviour, or a person or thing that causes shame.

  • The state of this hospital is a disgrace.
  • He left the army in disgrace.
  • Their dishonest conduct brought disgrace on the whole family.

How to use it: a disgrace to someone/something (His behaviour was a disgrace to the team.)

Similar words: shame, dishonour

Opposites: honour

Common phrases: a disgrace, in disgrace, disgrace to someone

verb

BRING SHAMEB2

To make someone lose respect because of bad behaviour or embarrassing actions.

  • You have disgraced yourself.
  • The scandal disgraced a once respected politician.
  • She refused to do anything that would disgrace her family.

Similar words: dishonour, shame

Opposites: honour

Common phrases: disgrace yourself, disgrace the family, disgrace someone publicly

Questions about disgrace

What does disgrace mean?

A loss of respect caused by bad behaviour, or a person or thing that causes shame.

What is disgrace in other languages?

Türkçe: utanç · Español: vergüenza · Français: honte · Deutsch: Schande · Italiano: vergogna · 日本語: 恥

How do you pronounce disgrace?

It is pronounced /dɪsˈɡreɪs/.

How do you use disgrace in a sentence?

The state of this hospital is a disgrace. He left the army in disgrace.

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