Disgrace

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dɪsˈɡɹeɪs/, /dɪzˈɡɹeɪs/
• US IPA: /dɪsˈɡɹeɪs/
• Rhymes: -eɪs

Origin

From Middle French disgracier.

Full definition of disgrace

Noun

1. The condition of being out of favor; loss of favor, regard, or respect.
• ShakespeareMacduff lives in disgrace.
2. The state of being dishonored, or covered with shame; dishonor; shame; ignominy.
3. That which brings dishonor; cause of shame or reproach; great discredit; as, vice is a disgrace to a rational being.
4. (obsolete) An act of unkindness; a disfavor.
• Francis Baconthe interchange continually of favours and disgraces

Related terms

• disgraceful
• disgraceless

Verb

1. To disrespect another; to put someone out of favor.