ignominious

[ˌɪɡnəˈmɪniəs]

ignominious Definition

• 1. deserving or causing public disgrace or shame
• 2. marked by or attended with ignominy; discreditable; humiliating

Using ignominious: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ignominious" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The team suffered an ignominious defeat in the first round.

• Example

  He was forced to resign in ignominious circumstances.

• Example

  The company's collapse was an ignominious end to his career.

ignominious Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ignominious

• disgraceful
• shameful
• humiliating
• disreputable
• dishonorable

Antonyms for ignominious

• honorable
• respectable
• dignified

Phrases with ignominious

• an ignominious retreat

  a withdrawal from a situation that is considered shameful or embarrassing

  Example

  After losing the battle, the army was forced into an ignominious retreat.

• an ignominious exit

  a departure from a situation that is considered shameful or embarrassing

  Example

  After being caught cheating, he made an ignominious exit from the competition.

• an ignominious failure

  a lack of success that is considered shameful or embarrassing

  Example

  The project ended in an ignominious failure due to poor planning and execution.

Origins of ignominious

from Latin 'ignominiosus', from 'ignominia', meaning 'loss of a (good) name'

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Summary: ignominious in Brief

'Ignominious' [ˌɪɡnəˈmɪniəs] is an adjective used to describe something that is deserving or causing public disgrace or shame. It can also refer to something that is discreditable or humiliating. Examples include 'The team suffered an ignominious defeat in the first round' and 'The company's collapse was an ignominious end to his career.'