ignominy
/ɪɡˈnɒmɪni/ · ig.nom.i.ny
noun
- A state of shame, dishonor, or loss of reputation. The politician's scandal brought him great ignominy in the eyes of the public.
- A source of shame or embarrassment. The embarrassing incident became a lasting ignominy for the family.
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Did you know? The word 'ignominy' has been used in literature to describe the downfall of characters, such as in Shakespeare's 'Richard III', where the title character's actions bring him great ignominy.