Words / B2

dis-GRAYS/dɪsˈɡreɪs/

Disgrace is the loss of respect after shameful behaviour: in disgrace; a disgrace to. Shame is close; embarrassment is weaker. Expenses findings called a disgrace in the chamber. As a verb: disgrace yourself. Do not use it for a spelling slip.

Meaning

The loss of other people’s respect after shameful behaviour.

Examples

• “The expenses findings were called a disgrace in the chamber.”
• “He left in disgrace, which is a common news collocation.”

Good to know

in disgrace; a disgrace to + group. Verb: disgrace someone. Close: shame. Weaker: embarrassment. Parliamentary and sports reporting. Strong moral word.

Near in meaning

shame

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