Disgrace Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations
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disgrace
[dษชsหษกreษชs ]
Definitions
noun
Loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action or behavior.
Synonyms
discredit, humiliation, shame.
Examples of usage
- She felt a deep sense of disgrace after the scandal.
- He brought disgrace upon his family with his actions.
Translations
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Origin of 'disgrace'
The word 'disgrace' originated from the Old French word 'desgrace', which meant 'loss of favor or esteem'. It entered the English language in the 16th century. The concept of disgrace has been a part of human societies throughout history, where actions or behaviors that go against societal norms or values result in loss of respect or honor.
See also: disgraced, disgraceful, disgracefully, grace, graceful, gracefully, gracefulness, gracious, ungraceful, ungracefully, ungracefulness.