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Definition ignominy in British English

ignominy noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/ˈɪɡnəmɪni/
1

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

Example

Spurs suffered the ignominy of a three-nil defeat.

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Definition ignominy in British English