ignominy in Latin
ignominy in Latin is ignominia — ignominy means public shame and loss of respect, especially following a humiliating failure or disgrace.
ignominy in Latin
ignominia
Great dishonor, shame, or humiliation.
What does "ignominy" mean?
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noun Public shame and loss of respect, especially following a humiliating failure or disgrace.
"They avoided the ignominy of relegation by a single point."
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noun An event or act that brings such shame.
"The final ignominy was being asked to return the trophy."
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ignominy in a sentence
- They avoided the ignominy of relegation by a single point.
- He resigned rather than face the ignominy of a public inquiry.
- The final ignominy was being asked to return the trophy.
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What is "ignominy" in Latin?
"ignominy" in Latin is ignominia. ignominy means: Public shame and loss of respect, especially following a humiliating failure or disgrace.
How do you use "ignominy" in a sentence?
Example: "They avoided the ignominy of relegation by a single point." In Latin, "ignominy" is ignominia.
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