Ignominy Definition & Meaning
ignominy
- noun
- a state of dishonor; "one mistake brought shame to all his family"; "suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison"
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- What does ignominy mean?
- a state of dishonor; "one mistake brought shame to all his family"; "suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison"
- What part of speech is ignominy?
- Ignominy is a noun.