B2nounsocietyemotions
US/dɪsˈɡreɪs/
UK/dɪsˈɡreɪs/
loss of respect because of very bad behavior; or something that is very bad or shameful
In context
He left the army in disgrace after the investigation.
The state of the streets is a disgrace.
She felt that her actions had brought disgrace on her family.
Words that go with disgrace
noun + preposition
- in disgraceThe minister resigned in disgrace.
- a disgrace toYou are a disgrace to your profession.
verb + preposition
- bring disgrace onHis crimes brought disgrace on the whole team.
- fall into disgraceMany stars fall into disgrace after a single scandal.
adjective + noun
- national disgraceThe poor state of the hospitals is a national disgrace.
- public disgraceHe suffered public disgrace after the trial.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is a disgrace for his family.Correct: He is a disgrace to his family.