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Disgraced - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Disgraced means having lost respect, honor, or reputation due to wrongdoing or shameful behavior. It describes someone who has fallen from favor or public esteem.

disgraced

/dɪsˈɡreɪst/ /dɪsˈɡreɪst/

Definition:

Having lost respect or honor due to wrongdoing or shameful behavior.

Synonyms:

shamed, dishonored, humiliated, discredited

Part of Speech:

adjective, verb (past tense)

Antonyms:

honored, respected

Common Collocations:

disgraced politician, disgraced former leader, disgraced public figure

Derivatives:

disgraceful, disgracefully, disgracing

Usage Tips:

Use "disgraced" to describe someone who has fallen from respect due to scandal or failure.

Common Phrases:

fall from grace, in disgrace, bring disgrace upon

Etymology:

From Old French "desgracer," meaning "to lose favor," combining "dis-" (opposite) and "grace."

Examples:

  • 1. The disgraced CEO resigned after the scandal broke.
  • 2. She felt disgraced after failing the important exam publicly.
  • 3. The once-famous athlete is now a disgraced figure in sports history.
  • 4. His actions left him disgraced and isolated from his peers.

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