disgrace

CEFRC1

/dɪsˈɡɹeɪs/

noun · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Loss of respect because of a shameful action.

  2. 02

    verb

    To make someone lose respect or honor.

Examples

  • What you did brought disgrace on the whole class.

  • Your wrongdoing is a disgrace to our school.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /dɪzˈɡɹeɪs/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Someone or something which brings dishonor; the cause of reproach or shame; great discredit.

  2. The state of being dishonored, or covered with shame.

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

More examples

In context

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

  • Now she lives in disgrace.

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

Synonyms

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

Cheating on the test brought blank to the entire school.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From Middle French disgracier.