Ignominy

usgb/ˈɪɡnəmɪni/
noun

Public embarrassment or shame.

The politician lived out his life in ignominy after the scandal was exposed.
Visual representation of "ignominy" - Public embarrassment or shame.

Often appears as...

  • face ignominy
  • suffer ignominy

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Disapproving

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Public Spectrum

Ignominy usually refers to embarrassment witnessed by others, not just a personal feeling.

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After the false accusation, he was cleared of all charges but could not shake the ignominy.
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Aftermath of Actions

Ignominy often follows a person's actions that are widely seen as morally or legally wrong.

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The thief returned to his hometown but could not escape the ignominy of his past deeds.
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Feeling vs. State

Ignominy isn't just a momentary feeling; it's a condition that can endure over time.

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He bore the ignominy of the court's judgment for years.
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