disgrace -
To make people stop respecting you by doing something very bad
The worst part of the scandal for the politician was that he felt disgraced and embarrassed whenever he was in public
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stigma -
A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person
In "The Scarlet Letter," Hester Prynne must deal with the stigma of having an out-of-wedlock child in a Puritan setting.
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rubbish -
Waste material; refuse or litter
The sidewalk was piled with rubbish that overflowed from the trash cans.
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dreadful -
Very bad or unpleasant
Jimmy's mother shouted, 'Shut off that dreadful music or I think it will drive me crazy.'
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perverse -
Showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable, often in spite of the consequences
Sam often acted in perverse ways around the office, such as threatening his coworkers.
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hooey -
Nonsense, foolish, and wrong
The scam artist was trying to trick people into handing over their money, but what he was selling was just a bunch of hooey.
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crummy -
Dirty, unpleasant, or of poor quality
With his minimum-wage job, all Jared could afford was a crummy studio apartment.
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dreary -
Dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing
The dreary sky cast the earth in darkness, the sun nowhere in sight.
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scandal -
An event that is considered so wrong that it shocks people
When the Secretary of the Treasury was caught stealing money, it caused such a scandal that the whole administraton was swept out of office during the next election.
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monstrosity -
Something, especially a building, that is very large and is considered unsightly
The large fish-shaped building was a monstrosity that everyone made fun of.
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Horrific -
Causing extreme fear, shock, or disgust.
The accident was so horrific that witnesses were left trembling.
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nasty -
Highly unpleasant, especially to the senses; physically nauseating
Aimee pinched her nose to avoid the nasty smell coming from the garbage truck.
