disgrace
intermediateB2/dɪsˈɡreɪs/ · dis-grace
Loss of reputation or respect due to dishonor or shame.
Meanings
Loss of reputation or respect due to dishonor or shame.
عزت یا شہرت کی کمی جو شرمندگی یا بے عزتی کی وجہ سے ہو۔
بدنامی
badnami
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- public disgrace
- personal disgrace
- fall from grace
Example Sentences
His actions brought disgrace upon his family.
اس کے اعمال نے اس کے خاندان پر بدنامی لے آئی۔
Us ke aamaal ne us ke khandan par badnami le aayi.
She felt a deep sense of disgrace after the incident.
واقعے کے بعد اسے شدید بدنامی کا احساس ہوا۔
Waqei ke baad use shadeed badnami ka ehsaas hua.
The scandal led to his disgrace in the public eye.
بدعنوانی نے عوام کی نگاہوں میں اس کی بدنامی کا باعث بنی۔
Bad aunauni ne awaam ki nigahon mein is ki badnami ka bayis bani.
Easily Confused With
To bring shame or dishonor upon someone or something.
کسی یا کسی چیز کو شرمندہ یا بے عزت کرنا۔
بدنام کرنا
badnam karna
Common Collocations
- disgrace oneself
- disgrace a reputation
- disgrace a family
Example Sentences
He was disgraced after the trial.
محکمہ کے بعد وہ بدنام ہوا۔
Muhakma ke baad woh badnam hua.
They disgraced the once-respected leader.
انہوں نے ایک محترم رہنما کو بدنام کر دیا۔
Unhon ne ek muhtarim rehnuma ko badnam kar diya.
The company was disgraced due to its unethical practices.
کمپنی کے غیر اخلاقی عمل کی وجہ سے بدنام ہوئی۔
Company ke gher ikhlaqi amal ki wajah se badnam hui.
Easily Confused With
Word Family
See Also
💡 Memory Tip
Disgrace is like losing the grace of honor.
Imagine a trophy being thrown away to symbolize the loss of honor.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خود تیرے ہاتھوں میں بے آب و گیاہ تھی عزت، / اب بدنامی ہے تیرے ہی ساتھ کی ابتدا
Khud tere hathon mein be-aab-o-gayah thi izzat, / Ab badnami hai tere hi saath ki ibtida.
Once, honor rested in your hands, / Now disgrace marks the beginning of your path.
— Unknown, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
شرمندگی کا گہرا گڑھا کبھی نہیں بھرتا
Sharmindagi ka gehra gaddha kabhi nahi bharta
The deep pit of disgrace never fills.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "desgracier" — to remove from grace
First known use: 15th century
The term has roots in the Old French word 'desgracier', which means to lose favor or grace. Over time, it evolved into its current form and usage in English.