plural ignominies
formal
: a situation or event that causes you to feel ashamed or embarrassed
She had to endure the ignominy of being forced to resign.
the small/petty ignominies that are a part of everyone's life
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“Ignominy.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/ignominy. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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