disgrace
Translation
disgrace, shame, dishonor
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 behavior was a disgrace.
in disgrace with a feeling of shame He resigned in disgrace.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shame, dishonor, ignominy; Antonyms: honor, pride, grace
Etymology
From 'dis-' (not, opposite of) + 'grace' (favor, elegance). The state of being out of favor.
Memory Tips
Think of 'dis-grace' as the opposite of having grace or honor. If you lose grace, you are in disgrace.