Select the word that is closest in meaning to the given word.
IGNOMINY
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Disgrace
Ignominy means public shame and loss of respect. Its synonym is disgrace. Example: The team suffered the ignominy of losing to the youngest side in the league.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Indignation | anger at something unfair | The residents wrote to the mayor in indignation over the broken streetlights. |
| (2) Disgrace (answer) | the loss of other people’s respect because of something bad (same as ignominy) | Copying in the exam brought disgrace to the whole class. |
| (3) Renown | fame and respect (the opposite of ignominy) | The sweet shop has won renown for its rasgullas. |
| (4) Humility | the quality of being modest; a good quality, not shame | Despite her medals, Anjali spoke with great humility. |
| Synonyms of ignominy: disgrace, shame, dishonour, humiliation Antonyms of ignominy: honour, glory, renown, respect |