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ignominious Definition and Meaning in English (ignominious definition)

adjective
Synonyms:disgracefulshamefulhumiliating
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Ignominious definition: Deserving or causing public disgrace or shame.

Definitions of Ignominious

  1. 1adjective(formal)

    Deserving or causing public disgrace or shame.

Example Sentences

casual

“The team suffered an ignominious defeat in the final match.”

formal

“His ignominious conduct led to his expulsion from the club.”

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adverbignominiously

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Ignominious definition: Deserving or causing public disgrace or shame.
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'Ignominious' translates to 'ignominious' in English. Ignominious definition: Deserving or causing public disgrace or shame.
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