What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
scandals
Example
The politician was involved in a major scandal that led to his resignation. [scandal: noun]
Example
The company's scandalous behavior caused a lot of negative publicity. [scandalous: adjective]
disgrace
Example
The athlete's use of performance-enhancing drugs brought disgrace to the sport. [disgrace: noun]
Example
He felt disgraced by his behavior at the party last night. [disgraced: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Scandal is more commonly used than disgrace in news or media contexts, while disgrace is more commonly used in personal or emotional contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between scandals and disgrace?
Both scandal and disgrace can be used in formal or informal contexts, but scandal may have a more sensational or tabloid-like connotation in informal contexts.
