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inglorious
[ in-glawr-ee-uhs, -glohr- ]
/ ɪnˈglɔr i əs, -ˈgloʊr- /
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adjective
shameful; disgraceful: inglorious retreat.
not famous or honored.
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in·glo·ri·ous·ly, adverbin·glo·ri·ous·ness, nounWords nearby inglorious
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British Dictionary definitions for inglorious
inglorious
/ (ɪnˈɡlɔːrɪəs) /
adjective
without courage or glory; dishonourable, shameful, or disgraceful
unknown or obscure
Derived forms of inglorious
ingloriously, adverbingloriousness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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