inglorious
[in-glawr-ee-uhs, -glohr-]
adjective
shameful; disgraceful: inglorious retreat.
not famous or honored.
Origin of inglorious
Synonyms for inglorious
1. dishonorable, ignominous.
Antonyms for inglorious
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Related Words for inglorious
blameworthy, contemptible, degrading, detestable, dishonorable, disreputable, ignoble, ignominious, offensive, reprehensible, shameful, unworthyExamples from the Web for inglorious
Contemporary Examples of inglorious
The press coverage evoked memories of the inglorious end to Sanford's two terms as an obstructionist governor.
Historical Examples of inglorious
Physical love is only inglorious when it is regarded ingloriously.
The Truth About WomanC. Gasquoine Hartley
But outside, and against assaults that were inglorious, what protection had she?
A Spirit in PrisonRobert Hichens
She had come to as inglorious an end as her victim, the Pegasus.
The peaceful path in life was, then, in her estimate, the inglorious one.
The O'DonoghueCharles James Lever
They are weary of their monotonous, inactive, inglorious life.
Aims and Aids for Girls and Young WomenGeorge Sumner Weaver
inglorious
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