Opprobrium (noun)

Public disgrace or shame; severe condemnation or criticism; infamy; dishonor.

Origin:

Derived from the latin word "opprobrium" meaning "disgrace", it was first recorded in the 16th century.

Examples:

  1. He faced opprobrium for his actions.
  2. The scandal brought opprobrium upon the entire organization.
  3. He was unwilling to accept the opprobrium that came with the failure.
  4. The opprobrium of his peers was too much for him to bear.
  5. The company was met with opprobrium for its unethical business practices.
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