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ignominious
adjective ig·no·min·i·ous \ˌig-nə-ˈmi-nē-əs\
: causing disgrace or shame
Full Definition of IGNOMINIOUS
1
: marked with or characterized by disgrace or shame : dishonorable
2
: deserving of shame or infamy : despicable
3
: humiliating, degrading <an ignominious defeat>
— ig·no·min·i·ous·ly adverb
— ig·no·min·i·ous·ness noun
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First Known Use of IGNOMINIOUS
15th century
Related to IGNOMINIOUS
- Synonyms
- discreditable, disgraceful, dishonorable, disreputable, infamous, louche, notorious, opprobrious, shady, shameful, shoddy, shy, unrespectable
- Antonyms
- honorable, reputable, respectable
Rhymes with IGNOMINIOUS
IGNOMINIOUS Defined for Kids
ignominious
adjective ig·no·min·i·ous \ˌig-nə-ˈmi-nē-əs\
Definition of IGNOMINIOUS for Kids
: disgraceful <an ignominious defeat>
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