inglorious

[ in-glawr-ee-uhs, -glohr- ]

adjective

1. shameful; disgraceful:

   inglorious retreat.

   Synonyms: dishonorable

   Antonyms: praiseworthy, admirable

2. not famous or honored.

inglorious

/ ɪnˈɡlɔːrɪəs /

adjective

1. without courage or glory; dishonourable, shameful, or disgraceful
2. unknown or obscure

Derived Forms

• inˈgloriousness, noun
• inˈgloriously, adverb

Other Words From

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of inglorious¹

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

Example Sentences

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.

From Nautilus

The press coverage evoked memories of the inglorious end to Sanford's two terms as an obstructionist governor.

From The Daily Beast

As many have been astonished at thee, so shall his visage be inglorious among men, and his form among the sons of men.

From Project Gutenberg

As vainglorious was Richard Westmacott's retreat from the field of unstricken battle as his advance upon it had been inglorious.

From Project Gutenberg

To what “mute inglorious” satirist we are indebted for this lasting compliment we shall probably never now determine.

From Project Gutenberg

In China the British troops still pursued an inglorious war.

From Project Gutenberg

But I was in no mind to take to a tree, and wait for some inglorious discovery by a rescue party from the house.

From Project Gutenberg