ignominious

[ ig-nuh-min-ee-uhs ]

/ ˌɪg nəˈmɪn i əs /

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adjective

marked by or attended with ignominy; discreditable; humiliating: an ignominious retreat.

bearing or deserving ignominy; contemptible.

OTHER WORDS FOR ignominious

1 degrading, disgraceful, dishonorable, shameful.

2 despicable, ignoble.

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Origin of ignominious

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English word from Latin word ignōminiōsus.See ignominy, -ous

OTHER WORDS FROM ignominious

ig·no·min·i·ous·ly, adverbig·no·min·i·ous·ness, nounnon·ig·no·min·i·ous, adjectivenon·ig·no·min·i·ous·ly, adverb

non·ig·no·min·i·ous·ness, nounun·ig·no·min·i·ous, adjectiveun·ig·no·min·i·ous·ly, adverbun·ig·no·min·i·ous·ness, noun

How to use ignominious in a sentence

It was an ignominious catastrophe the likes of which the country had never seen before.
Inside the Capitol Riot: What the Parler Videos Reveal|by Alec MacGillis|January 17, 2021|ProPublica
It’s an ignominious end to Krvaric’s tenure as the leader of the local party.
Even Deeper in the Wilderness, San Diego Republicans Face Major Choice|Scott Lewis|November 24, 2020|Voice of San Diego
Because of the quick pacing and the randomness of Dean’s death, however — practically ignominious, with Dean getting randomly impaled, and with barely any chance for him to enjoy his freedom — it was destined to be controversial.
Supernatural’s bonkers series finale marked the end of an era of fandom|Aja Romano|November 20, 2020|Vox
Howard bristled at a perceived lack of touches, his back injuries accelerated his physical decline, and his personality clashes with Harden accelerated his ignominious exit from Houston.
Daryl Morey Made A Lot Of Trades. How Much Did They Help The Rockets?|Jared Dubin|October 22, 2020|FiveThirtyEight

You call a halt, ignominiously, and say that you would like to rest for a minute or two.
Thatcher's Economic Legacy|Megan McArdle|April 8, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Its name, which once rode astride the corporate headquarters on New York's Columbus Circle, was ignominiously removed.
Is Google the Next AOL?|Peter Osnos|April 14, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Four years ago Hetton's horse had been first favourite, but it was ignominiously beaten.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills
In fear the King had fled from Paris only to be stopped at Varennes and brought back ignominiously to the capital.
The Light That Lures|Percy Brebner
Notwithstanding those prodigies, they placed him ignominiously on the cross.
Letters To Eugenia|Paul Henri Thiry Holbach
Winfree ducked, found one of the dress sabers ignominiously sheathed in snow, and drew it out.
The Great Potlatch Riots|Allen Kim Lang
It was Professor Smawl, and she pounced upon Dorothy and drove her ignominiously into the tent.
In Search of the Unknown|Robert W. Chambers