disonore
dishonour, disgrace
noun dee-zoh-NOH-reh Rare
Origin: From dis- (privative) + onore (honour), from Latin honor.
Usage Note
Disonore denotes the loss of honour or respect, whether personal, familial, or social. It is a strong, formal word; the verb disonorare (to dishonour) is equally formal. In everyday speech, vergogna (shame) or imbarazzo (embarrassment) are more common for milder situations.
Examples
"Il suo comportamento portò disonore alla famiglia."
Natural Translation
His behaviour brought disgrace to the family.

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