disgrace
Translation
disgrace, shame, dishonour
Examples
He brought disgrace on his family.
He brought disgrace on his family.
It's a disgrace that the hospital is so dirty.
It's a disgrace that the hospital is so dirty.
She left the company in disgrace.
She left the company in disgrace.
Grammar Patterns
to bring disgrace on ((sb./sth.)) to cause (sb./sth.) to lose respect He brought disgrace on the whole team.
to be a disgrace to be a source of shame Your behaviour was a disgrace.
in disgrace with a feeling of shame He resigned in disgrace.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shame, dishonour, ignominy; Antonyms: honour, pride, grace
Etymology
From 'dis-' (not, opposite of) + 'grace' (favour, elegance). The state of being out of favour.
Memory Tips
Think of 'dis-grace' as the opposite of having grace or honour. If you lose grace, you are in disgrace.