First Known Use: 1573
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inglorious
adjective in·glo·ri·ous \(ˌ)in-ˈglȯr-ē-əs\
: causing shame or disgrace
Full Definition of INGLORIOUS
1
: shameful, ignominious <an inglorious defeat>
2
: not glorious : lacking fame or honor <made an inglorious comeback>
— in·glo·ri·ous·ly adverb
— in·glo·ri·ous·ness noun
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Origin of INGLORIOUS
Latin inglorius, from in- + gloria glory
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