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    Ignominia (en. Ignominy)

    /iɡ.noˈmi.nja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    State of disgrace or public dishonor.
    He suffered an ignominy for his behavior at the ceremony.
    Sufrió una ignominia por su comportamiento en la ceremonia.
    Action or deed that produces disgrace.
    The ignominy of his actions was condemned by all.
    La ignominia de sus actos fue condenada por todos.
    Situation that causes humiliation.
    Ignorance can lead to ignominy in a discussion.
    La ignorancia puede llevar a la ignominia en una discusión.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'ignominia', which means 'disgrace' or 'dishonor'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to fall into ignominy
    To suffer disgrace or public shame.
    caer en ignominia
    to live in ignominy
    To exist in a state of dishonor or contempt.
    vivir en ignominia
    to kill the ignominy
    To resolve or remove an embarrassing situation.
    matar la ignominia

    Related Words

    ignominious
    Synonym of shameful.
    ignominioso
    ignominiously
    In an ignominious manner, which produces shame.
    ignominiosamente

    Slang Meanings

    To lower in the esteem of others.
    His behavior at the party was a total ignominy among his friends.
    Su comportamiento en la fiesta fue una ignominia total entre sus amigos.
    To cause laughter or mockery.
    That video of his fall was an ignominy that went viral.
    Ese video de su caída fue una ignominia que se volvió viral.