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