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disgrace
This term carries a heavy emotional weight, evoking a sense of public shame and the permanent loss of social standing. It describes a fall from grace where a person's actions make them unacceptable or despised by their community or family. When used as a noun to describe a person or object, it functions as a harsh critique of failure or neglect. Calling a building a disgrace suggests it is so poorly maintained that it offends the observer and reflects poorly on those responsible for it.
Meanings
A state of loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action.
"His gambling addiction brought total disgrace to the family."
A person or thing that brings shame or is a cause of shame.
"The dilapidated state of the library is a disgrace to the city."
To bring shame or dishonor upon someone by behaving badly.
"He disgraced his parents by cheating on the final exam."
To bring shame or dishonor upon a particular group, institution, or reputation.
"The scandal disgraced the entire police department."