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A quick definition of ignominy:

Term: ignominy

Definition: Ignominy means being publicly shamed or dishonored. It is when someone does something wrong and everyone knows about it, making them feel embarrassed and ashamed. Another word for ignominy is "disgrace."

Example: When the famous athlete was caught cheating, he suffered great ignominy and lost many of his fans.

A more thorough explanation:

Ignominy

Ignominy is when someone experiences public shame or dishonor. It is a feeling of embarrassment and humiliation that can be caused by something they did or something that happened to them.

When the politician was caught lying, he experienced ignominy and lost the trust of his constituents.
The athlete felt a sense of ignominy when he was caught cheating during the game.
After the company went bankrupt, the CEO faced ignominy and was criticized for his poor leadership.

These examples illustrate how ignominy can be caused by different situations, such as lying, cheating, or poor leadership. It is a feeling that can be experienced by anyone who has done something wrong or has been publicly embarrassed.

ignis judicium | ignoramus

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HopefullyInLawSchool

12:54

I had the brillant idea to "release" the UPenn RD decisions, I logged in to reddit for the first time after the weekend to angery comments and DMs

BulbasaurNoLikeCardio

12:56

People sending you messages on reddit to spread hate? Don't even got the balls to do it in the comment section

HopefullyInLawSchool

12:57

its really funny tho

jackfrost11770

12:58

can i pleaseeeee get a decision pleaseeee

jackfrost11770

12:58

offices are closed until like jan 6 right

llama

12:58

some r open now & fri

llama

12:58

allegedly

HopefullyInLawSchool

12:58

@jackfrost11770: just looked at the status checker, yep it says ur GOATED

jackfrost11770

12:59

YOU TOO HOPEFULLY I JUST LOOKED UP SEXY IN THE DICTIONARY AND GUESS WHO'S NAME POPPED UP

BulbasaurNoLikeCardio

13:01

I know UTK is open at some point as I am suppose to have my decision by the 31st, just hoping sooner then later but not seeing anyone anywhere saying they are getting a call from them so I am guessing it isn't today.

llama

13:02

@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: wow that is surprising- I would have guessed that had responded by now.

llama

13:02

*they

BulbasaurNoLikeCardio

13:03

They emailed me back when I hit them up saying I will have a decision with in two weeks which means the 31st is the last day. Was really hoping for today as I think before Christmas would mean an A because sending an R a couple days before Christmas is butt

BulbasaurNoLikeCardio

13:04

Last couple waves people started posting results 11ish and with none posted I am guessing nothing happening

snow

13:04

i didnt hear ANYTHING last week except 1 R

HopefullyInLawSchool

13:04

I got one R and one A last week

snow

13:04

also, I got a parking ticket for parking in my apartments parking garage, do I have to report this to law schools?

soap

13:05

Haha! What a fluke! I have not received any As today --- surely they just did not click the correct button to send the acceptance!

chickenburgahfart

13:05

my toes are cold

chickenburgahfart

13:07

i wish i had a space heater under my desk to stuff them in

OvertReconditeSpider

13:08

lmao

OvertReconditeSpider

13:08

my old job's power outlet couldnt handle a space heater at my desk rip

llama

13:09

heated socks are legit

OvertReconditeSpider

13:10

i need to will myself to mass apply to summer jobs today

soap

13:11

I'll probably study for the LSAT and browse apartments in Minneapolis today

chickenburgahfart

13:12

i havent done any christmas shopping hahahaha fuck im fucked

Unrepentant-Caucasian

13:12

You have like, 36 hours left chickenburgahfart

Unrepentant-Caucasian

13:12

Better get cracking

OvertReconditeSpider

13:13

dude im so cooked

OvertReconditeSpider

13:13

i didnt have a chance to go christmas shopping since 1L finals went thru the 20th lol

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