ig ‧ no ‧ mi ‧ ny /ˈɪɡnəmɪni/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable] formal
[ Date: 1500-1600 ; Language: French ; Origin: ignominie , from Latin , from ig- (as in ignorare ; ⇨ ↑ ignore ) + nomen 'name, reputation' ]
an event or situation that makes you feel ashamed or embarrassed, especially in public SYN humiliation
ignominy of
He feared the ignominy of being exposed as a spy.
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THESAURUS
■ great shame
▪ disgrace a complete loss of people’s respect because you have done something very bad and shocking:
His actions brought disgrace on the family.
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The players were sent home in disgrace after admitting taking drugs.
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Garton killed himself because he could not bear the disgrace of being charged with corruption.
▪ ignominy formal a feeling of great shame and embarrassment because you have been made to look weak or stupid – a very formal use:
The team suffered the ignominy of losing five games in a row.
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She hoped to avoid the ignominy of having to appear in court.