← BackshareGuessignominy/ˈɪɡnəˌmɪni/nounPublic shame or disgrace.The spy was dismissed in ignominy after the betrayal was discovered.She suffered the ignominy of being laughed at by the whole class.The king's reign ended in ignominy after the rebellion.SynonymsshamedisgracehumiliationdishonorAntonymshonorglory