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Disgraced: meaning, definitions and examples

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disgraced

 

[ dɪsˈɡreɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling ashamed or unworthy due to a wrongdoing

Disgraced refers to the feeling of shame and unworthiness that comes from being involved in a wrongdoing or scandal. It is often associated with a loss of respect, honor, or reputation.

Synonyms

ashamed, dishonored, humiliated, shamed

Examples of usage

  • He felt disgraced after the scandal was exposed.
  • The disgraced politician resigned from office.
  • She carried the burden of a disgraced family name.

Translations

Translations of the word "disgraced" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desgraçado

🇮🇳 अपमानित

🇩🇪 entehrt

🇮🇩 tercela

🇺🇦 зганьблений

🇵🇱 zdyskredytowany

🇯🇵 恥をかいた

🇫🇷 déshonoré

🇪🇸 deshonrado

🇹🇷 rezil

🇰🇷 망신당한

🇸🇦 مُهان

🇨🇿 zostuzený

🇸🇰 zahanbený

🇨🇳 耻辱的

🇸🇮 osramočen

🇮🇸 svívirði

🇰🇿 масқара

🇬🇪 შერცხვენილი

🇦🇿 utandırılmış

🇲🇽 deshonrado

Etymology

The word 'disgraced' has its origin in the Middle English word 'disgracen', which means 'to bring into disfavor'. It evolved from the Old French word 'desgracier' and ultimately from the Latin 'dis-' (away, apart) and 'gratia' (favor, grace). The concept of disgrace has been present throughout history in various cultures, often associated with moral or ethical transgressions.

See also: disgrace, disgraceful, disgracefully, grace, graceful, gracefully, gracefulness, gracious, ungraceful, ungracefully, ungracefulness.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,381, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.