Disglory

/dɪsˈɡlɔːri/ noun

Definition

The opposite of glory; shame, disgrace, or loss of honor and distinction.

Etymology

From dis- (opposite of) + glory (fame and honor from Latin gloria). This formation is similar to 'disgrace' but more archaic, constructed directly from glory rather than the Latin-derived grace.

Kelly Says

Medieval and Renaissance writers loved creating words with dis- to mean opposites, so 'disglory' feels Shakespearean even though it's quite rare—it's the kind of word a dramatic character might shout when publicly humiliated.

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