inglorious
shameful; disgraceful: inglorious retreat.
not famous or honored.
Origin of inglorious
1Other words for inglorious
1 | dishonorable, ignominous |
Opposites for inglorious
Other words from inglorious
- in·glo·ri·ous·ly, adverb
- in·glo·ri·ous·ness, noun
Words Nearby inglorious
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How to use inglorious in a sentence
Venera 1 might have missed by so much that it wouldn’t have acquired any useful data anyway, or it might have careened into the planet for an inglorious destruction.
We Never Know Exactly Where We’re Going in Outer Space - Issue 92: Frontiers | Caleb Scharf | November 4, 2020 | NautilusThe press coverage evoked memories of the inglorious end to Sanford's two terms as an obstructionist governor.
Mark Sanford’s Formidable Opponent: Stephen Colbert’s Sister | Jack Bass | April 29, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTAs many have been astonished at thee, so shall his visage be inglorious among men, and his form among the sons of men.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version | VariousAs vainglorious was Richard Westmacott's retreat from the field of unstricken battle as his advance upon it had been inglorious.
Mistress Wilding | Rafael SabatiniTo what “mute inglorious” satirist we are indebted for this lasting compliment we shall probably never now determine.
A Cursory History of Swearing | Julian Sharman
In China the British troops still pursued an inglorious war.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. | E. Farr and E. H. NolanBut I was in no mind to take to a tree, and wait for some inglorious discovery by a rescue party from the house.
The Way of a Man | Emerson Hough
British Dictionary definitions for inglorious
/ (ɪnˈɡlɔːrɪəs) /
without courage or glory; dishonourable, shameful, or disgraceful
unknown or obscure
Derived forms of inglorious
- ingloriously, adverb
- ingloriousness, noun
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