Disgrace (noun)

  1. A state of dishonor; loss of respect or prestige.
  2. A situation that brings shame or disrespect to oneself or one's group.
  3. Something or someone that is a source of shame or embarrassment.

Origin:

Middle english (in the sense "loss of honor or standing"): from old french desgrace, from des- (expressing reversal) + grace "favor, honor".

Examples:

  1. It would be a disgrace to lose the match.
  2. The scandal was a disgrace to the government.
  3. The incident was a disgrace to the family.
  4. His behavior was a disgrace to the profession.
  5. The company's response to the crisis was a disgrace.
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