stigma
An indication of infamy or disgrace.
Other meanings
A permanent identity mark branded, cut or tattooed onto the skin, typically given to slaves, criminals and traitors.
A negative and often unfair attitude (held by a group or society, to something).
Synonyms
- mark
- brand
- stain
Word history
From Ancient Greek "στίγμα" (mark of slavery or disgrace).
Where this comes from
This definition is adapted from “stigma” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; related-word lists use Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0, based on Princeton WordNet), published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.