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Meaning of disgraced
The primary meaning of the word "disgraced" is to have brought shame or loss of reputation on someone or something.
Etymology of disgraced
The word "disgraced" originates from the Old French word "desgracier," which means "to deprive of grace" or "to offend"
It is derived from the Latin words "dis" (meaning "opposite of") and "gratia" (meaning "favor" or "grace")
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of bringing shame or loss of reputation on someone or something
Synonyms
ashamed
humiliated
embarrassed
mortified
disgruntled
debased
defamed
dishonored
shamed
scandalized
tainted
sullied
stained
corrupted
defiled
polluted
degraded
demeaned
belittled
diminished
reduced
lowered
abashed
chastened
humbled
crushed
defeated
ruined
destroyed
shattered
broken
demoralized
discredited
disreputable
Definitions
- To bring shame or loss of reputation on someone or something
- * To deprive someone of their honor or reputation
- * To make someone feel ashamed or guilty
Usage Examples
- The politician was disgraced after being caught taking bribes
- * The company was disgraced by the scandal and lost many of its customers
- * She felt disgraced after making a mistake in front of her colleagues