Pronunciation: /dɪsˌɡreɪs/

Definitions of disgrace

noun a state of dishonor or shame

Example Sentences

A1 She felt great disgrace when she accidentally spilled her drink on the table.

A2 The team's defeat was a disgrace to their fans.

B1 The politician's scandal brought disgrace upon his entire party.

B2 The company's unethical practices were a disgrace to the industry.

C1 The artist's controversial work caused a public disgrace and outrage.

C2 The royal family was rocked by scandal and disgrace after the prince's actions came to light.

verb to bring shame or dishonor upon

Example Sentences

A1 She disgraced herself by telling lies about her friend.

A2 He disgraced his family by getting arrested for shoplifting.

B1 The politician's scandalous behavior disgraced his entire party.

B2 The CEO's unethical actions disgraced the company and led to his resignation.

C1 The renowned author's plagiarism scandal disgraced her reputation in the literary world.

C2 The athlete's doping scandal not only disgraced him but also tarnished the reputation of his entire team.

Examples of disgrace in a Sentence

formal The scandal brought great disgrace to the company's reputation.

informal It's a disgrace how they treated their employees.

slang That party was a total disgrace, dude.

figurative Losing the championship was a bitter disgrace for the team.

Grammatical Forms of disgrace

past tense

disgraced

plural

disgraces

comparative

more disgraceful

superlative

most disgraceful

present tense

disgraces

future tense

will disgrace

perfect tense

have disgraced

continuous tense

is disgracing

singular

disgrace

positive degree

disgraceful

infinitive

to disgrace

gerund

disgracing

participle

disgraced

Origin and Evolution of disgrace

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'disgrace' originated from the Old French word 'desgracier' which means 'to deprive of favor or grace'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'disgrace' has evolved to encompass a broader meaning of bringing shame, dishonor, or loss of respect to a person or thing.