English · Word Candidate

disgrace

/dɪsˈɡɹeɪs/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: disgraces · disgracing · disgraced

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The condition of being out of favor; loss of favor, regard, or respect.

Noun

I heare / Macduffe liues in diſgrace. Sir, can you tell / Where he beſtowes himſelfe?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

The state of being dishonored, or covered with shame.

Noun

Now she lives in disgrace.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To put someone or something out of favor; to bring shame or ignominy upon.

Verb

[…] some families renounced the use of a certain praenomen which had been disgraced by one of their name […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “disgrace” mean?

The condition of being out of favor; loss of favor, regard, or respect.

Is “disgrace” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.