Definitions
- Referring to public shame or disgrace resulting from a dishonorable action. - Describing a situation where one's reputation is tarnished or ruined due to a humiliating event. - Talking about a state of being in which one is held in contempt or disrepute by others.
- Referring to a state of being well-known for a bad or evil deed. - Describing a situation where one's reputation is permanently damaged due to a heinous act. - Talking about a notorious or shameful act that brings disgrace or dishonor to oneself or others.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a negative reputation or image.
- 2Both words are associated with shame and disgrace.
- 3Both words describe a state of being held in contempt or disrepute by others.
What is the difference?
- 1Severity: Infamy is often associated with more severe or heinous acts than ignominy.
- 2Duration: Infamy implies a longer-lasting negative reputation than ignominy.
- 3Scope: Infamy can refer to a person, group, or organization, while ignominy is typically used to describe an individual's reputation.
- 4Connotation: Ignominy has a more neutral connotation than infamy, which has a stronger negative connotation.
Remember this!
Ignominy and infamy both refer to negative reputations resulting from dishonorable actions. However, infamy is associated with more severe or heinous acts and implies a longer-lasting negative reputation than ignominy. While ignominy is typically used to describe an individual's reputation, infamy can refer to a person, group, or organization.
