IGNOMINIOUS Definition & Meaning

View synonyms for

ignominious

[ ig-nuh-min-ee-uhs ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

marked by or attended with ignominy; discreditable; humiliating:
an ignominious retreat.
Synonyms: , , ,
bearing or deserving ignominy; contemptible.
Synonyms: ,

Discover More

Other 51�Թ� Forms

��n��·��i·�ǳܲ�·�� adverb
��n��·��i·�ǳܲ�·�Ա�� noun
�Դǲ�i��·�Դ�·��i·�ǳܲ� adjective
�Դǲ�i��·�Դ�·��i·�ǳܲ�·ly adverb
�Դǲ�i��·�Դ�·��i·�ǳܲ�·ness noun
�ܲ�i��·�Դ�·��i·�ǳܲ� adjective
�ܲ�i��·�Դ�·��i·�ǳܲ�·ly adverb
�ܲ�i��·�Դ�·��i·�ǳܲ�·ness noun

Discover More

51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of ignominious¹

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

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

No movie deserves the ignominious burial that Charles Burnett’s 1999 romantic drama originally received.

From

Instead, Yoon has earned the ignominious distinction of being the first sitting South Korean president to be detained in a criminal investigation.

From

It’s an ignominious tale of woe and quixotic temperament.

From

The former president's latest display of the behavior that earned him such an ignominious title occurred at a recent rally in Pennsylvania during which Trump singled out Republican Rep. Byron Donalds.

From

What was supposed to be a routine trip to northern Mexico has seemingly brought an ignominious end to a very long and otherwise distinguished career in the FCDO.

From

Related 51�Թ�s

Browse