Ignominy

/ˈɪɡnəmˌɪni/

/ˈɪɡnoʊˌmɪni/

Ignominy

a situation or event that causes embarrassment or a loss of respect, particularly when experienced in a public or widespread manner

synonyms : disgrace

shame

Examples

1. We can live that ignominy later.

2. In these tragedies people were seen to break a minor law or make a hasty decision or sleep with the wrong person and the result was ignominy and death.

3. To bow and sue for grace With suppliant knee, and deify his power Who from the terror of this Arm so late Doubted his Empire, that were low indeed, That were an ignominy and shame beneath This downfall.

4. Always choose ignominy.