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ignominy in Spanish

ignominy in Spanish is ignominia — ignominy means public shame and loss of respect, especially following a humiliating failure or disgrace.

ignominy in Spanish

ignominia
noun
Great dishonor, shame, or humiliation.

What does "ignominy" mean?

  1. noun Public shame and loss of respect, especially following a humiliating failure or disgrace.
    "They avoided the ignominy of relegation by a single point."
  2. 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 Spanish?

"ignominy" in Spanish 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 Spanish, "ignominy" is ignominia.

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