ignominy
noun
ig·no·mi·ny
ˈig-nə-ˌmi-nē 
-mə-nē,
also ig-ˈnä-mə-nē
plural ignominies
1
: deep personal humiliation and disgrace
2
: disgraceful or dishonorable conduct, quality, or action
Examples of ignominy in a Sentence
She had to endure the ignominy of being forced to resign.
the small ignominies that are a part of everyone's life
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Although Deadpool & Wolverine was a success, the previous MCU movie, The Marvels, suffered the ignominy of being the lowest-grossing picture in the franchise with takings of just $206.1 million.
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Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
The 16-66 Raptors of 1997-98 own enough franchise records of ignominy.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
In this case, the story is that of Melissa Moore, who turned the ignominy of being the daughter of a notorious serial killer into an autobiography, podcast, crime correspondent gig with Dr. Phil and more additional TV appearances than a reasonable person could count.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Now, Saturday, UM is relegated to the ignominy of the Pop-Tarts Bowl.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
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Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
The 16-66 Raptors of 1997-98 own enough franchise records of ignominy.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
In this case, the story is that of Melissa Moore, who turned the ignominy of being the daughter of a notorious serial killer into an autobiography, podcast, crime correspondent gig with Dr. Phil and more additional TV appearances than a reasonable person could count.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Now, Saturday, UM is relegated to the ignominy of the Pop-Tarts Bowl.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Ignominy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ignominy. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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ignominy
noun
ig·no·mi·ny
ˈig-nə-ˌmin-ē
ig-ˈnäm-ə-nē
plural ignominies
: deep humiliation and disgrace
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