ignominy

ig·no·mi·ny

noun
\ˈig-nə-ˌmi-nē, -mə-nē also ig-ˈnä-mə-nē\

plural ig·no·mi·nies

Definition of IGNOMINY

1

: deep personal humiliation and disgrace

2

: disgraceful or dishonorable conduct, quality, or action

Examples of IGNOMINY

1. She had to endure the ignominy of being forced to resign.
2. the small ignominies that are a part of everyone's life

Origin of IGNOMINY

Middle French or Latin; Middle French ignominie, from Latin ignominia, from ig- (as in ignorare to be ignorant of, ignore) + nomin-, nomen name, repute — more at name

First Known Use: 1540

Related to IGNOMINY

Synonyms: discredit, disesteem, dishonor, disrepute, disgrace, infamy, obloquy, odium, opprobrium, reproach, shame

Antonyms: esteem, honor, respect

Related Words: scandal; contempt, despite, disdain, scorn; deprecation, disapprobation, disapproval, disfavor; abasement, debasement, debasing, degradation, dust, humbling, humiliation; blot, brand, shadow, slur, smirch, spot, stain, stigma, taint

Near Antonyms: admiration, appreciation, estimation, regard; awe, fear, reverence; fame, glory, renown, repute

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Rhymes with IGNOMINY

micromini