Meaning of the word ignominy in English

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ignominy

US /ˈɪɡ.nə.mɪ.ni/
UK /ˈɪɡ.nə.mɪ.ni/

Noun

public shame or disgrace

Example:
The politician resigned in ignominy after the scandal.
He faced the ignominy of being fired for incompetence.
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