Disgrace
(noun)
- A state of dishonor; loss of respect or prestige.
- A situation that brings shame or disrespect to oneself or one's group.
- 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:
- It would be a disgrace to lose the match.
- The scandal was a disgrace to the government.
- The incident was a disgrace to the family.
- His behavior was a disgrace to the profession.
- The company's response to the crisis was a disgrace.