disgraced

/dɪsˈɡreɪst/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪsˈɡreɪst/ (ame, ipa)

disgraced — adjective

  • disgracedpositive
  • more disgracedcomparative
  • most disgracedsuperlative

1. known for a serious wrong act, and now viewed with shame or distrust by other pe

1.形容詞C1
釋義

known for a serious wrong act, and now viewed with shame or distrust by other people

例句

The disgraced mayor left city hall through a side door.

common pattern: disgraced + public-role noun

After the scandal, Ada's disgraced coach stopped giving interviews.

often follows a public scandal

同義詞
  • shamed

    often stresses humiliation more than the lasting loss of status

  • discredited

    focuses on losing trust or credibility, especially in public debate

  • dishonoured

    more formal and often linked to moral blame or reputation

反義詞
  • respected

    describes someone who still has other people's approval

  • honoured

    stronger and more formal, often with public praise

  • celebrated

    adds active admiration and public recognition

文法句型

a disgraced politician

be disgraced after a scandal

用法筆記

Often used for public figures, leaders, or professionals after a scandal. It usually suggests that the loss of respect is widely known, not just a private feeling of guilt.

常見錯誤

❌He felt disgraced after missing one homework deadline.
✅He felt ashamed after missing one homework deadline.
💡'disgraced' usually suggests public loss of respect, not a private feeling of guilt.
❌She became a disgraced teacher when she retired last year.
✅She became a former teacher when she retired last year.
💡'disgraced' means people stopped respecting her because of wrongdoing, not simply that she no longer has the job.