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disgrace.

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

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/dɪsˈɡɹeɪs/UK/dɪzˈɡɹeɪs/UK/dɪsˈɡɹeɪs/US
  1. The condition of being out of favor; loss of favor, regard, or respect.

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

    countable · uncountable
    Now she lives in disgrace.
  3. Someone or something which brings dishonor; the cause of reproach or shame; great discredit.

    countable
    His behaviour at the party was a total disgrace! He was leeching on all the ladies, and insulting the men.
  4. An act of unkindness; a disfavor.

    countable · obsolete · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Middle French disgracier.

verb/dɪsˈɡɹeɪs/UK/dɪzˈɡɹeɪs/UK/dɪsˈɡɹeɪs/US
  1. To put someone or something out of favor; to bring shame or ignominy upon.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

From Middle French disgracier.

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