Meaning: Public shame or disgrace
Hindi: अपमान/कलंक
Synonyms: disgrace, humiliation, shame, dishonor
Antonyms: honor, glory, respect
Asked in: SSC CPO 2025 T-1 · SSC Steno 2022 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2022 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2021 T-1
ignominy in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CPO 2025 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: IGNOMINY
Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Disgrace
Correct Answer: Option 1 — Disgrace
IGNOMINY means public shame, disgrace, or dishonour. 'Disgrace' is its direct synonym.
Why others are wrong:
Option 2 (Respect): The opposite of ignominy.
Option 3 (Fame): Positive public recognition — the opposite of ignominy.
Option 4 (Honor): The opposite — ignominy brings dishonour, not honour. - SSC Steno 2022 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word in the given sentence.
They feared the ignominy of being exposed asspies.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) dishonour
Answer: dishonour
Explanation:
• Ignominy means public shame or disgrace.
• The most appropriate synonym is dishonour.
✅ Correct option: dishonour
Examples
- “He suffered the ignominy of being fired publicly.”
ignominy – questions
What is the meaning of ignominy in Hindi?
ignominy means “अपमान/कलंक” in Hindi. In English: Public shame or disgrace
What are the synonyms of ignominy?
Synonyms of ignominy: disgrace, humiliation, shame, dishonor.
What is the opposite of ignominy?
Antonyms of ignominy: honor, glory, respect.
Has ignominy been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – ignominy has been asked 4 times in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2025 T-1, SSC Steno 2022 T-1, SSC CHSL 2022 T-1, SSC CHSL 2021 T-1.