infamy

/ˈin-fə-mē/

noun

  1. evil reputation brought about by something grossly criminal, shocking, or brutal

  2. an extreme and publicly known criminal or evil act

  3. the state of being infamous

disgrace dishonor disrepute infamy ignominy mean the state or condition of suffering loss of esteem and of enduring reproach. disgrace often implies humiliation and sometimes ostracism. dishonor emphasizes the loss of honor that one has enjoyed or the loss of self-esteem.