ig·no·mi·ny

ig·no·mi·ny
/ˈıgnəˌmıni/ noun, pl -nies
formal : a situation or event that causes you to feel ashamed or embarrassed
[noncount]

She had to endure the ignominy of being forced to resign.

[count]

the small/petty ignominies that are a part of everyone's life


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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