inglorious

[ in-glawr-ee-uhs, -glohr- ]
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adjective
  1. shameful; disgraceful: inglorious retreat.

  2. not famous or honored.

Origin of inglorious

1
From the Latin word inglōrius, dating back to 1565–75. See in-3, glorious

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Other words from inglorious

  • in·glo·ri·ous·ly, adverb
  • in·glo·ri·ous·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for inglorious

inglorious

/ (ɪnˈɡlɔːrɪəs) /


adjective
  1. without courage or glory; dishonourable, shameful, or disgraceful

  2. unknown or obscure

Derived forms of inglorious

  • ingloriously, adverb
  • ingloriousness, noun

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