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Definition ignominy in American English

ignominy noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/ˈɪɡnəˌmɪni/
1

a situation where you feel embarrassed and lose other people's respect

Example

The army suffered the ignominy of a quick and decisive defeat.

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Definition ignominy in American English