ignominy

ignominy [-'s] n

Fr. ignominie < L. 'disgrace, dishonor'.

1. Disgrace; dishonor; indignity of persecution; notoriety of false accusation; degradation of martyrdom.
2. Shame; pity.
3. Sin; iniquity; dishonesty; wickedness; base conduct.
4. Disrepute; loss of status; humble station.