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Schändlichkeit — meaning in English

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English meaning

ignominy noun Public shame and loss of respect, especially following a humiliating failure or disgrace.
turpitude noun Deep moral wickedness or corruption.

Senses

Schändlichkeit is used for these senses in English:

ignominy Great dishonor, shame, or humiliation.
turpitude Inherent baseness, depravity or wickedness; corruptness and evilness.
vileness a vile act

ignominy — full definition

noun Public shame and loss of respect, especially following a humiliating failure or disgrace.
noun An event or act that brings such shame.

turpitude — full definition

noun Deep moral wickedness or corruption.
noun An act that shows this kind of wickedness.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

Schande Schmach Unaussprechlichkeit Verderbtheit Verworfenheit Niedertracht Widerwärtigkeit Abscheulichkeit