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ignominia — meaning in English

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English meaning

disgrace noun A loss of reputation or respect caused by shameful behavior.
ignominy noun Public shame and loss of respect, especially following a humiliating failure or disgrace.

Senses

ignominia is used for these senses in English:

disgrace The state of being dishonored, or covered with shame.
ignominy Great dishonor, shame, or humiliation.

disgrace — full definition

noun A loss of reputation or respect caused by shameful behavior.
verb To bring shame upon someone or something.

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.

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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”.

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