What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
inglorious
Example
The politician's inglorious past was exposed by the media. [inglorious: adjective]
Example
The team suffered an inglorious defeat in the championship game. [inglorious: adjective]
ignominious
Example
The CEO's ignominious departure from the company was widely reported in the news. [ignominious: adjective]
Example
The criminal was sentenced to an ignominious punishment for his crimes. [ignominious: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Inglorious is slightly more common than ignominious in everyday language, but both words are relatively uncommon and more likely to be used in formal or literary contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between inglorious and ignominious?
Both inglorious and ignominious are relatively formal words and are not commonly used in casual conversation. However, ignominious is generally considered to be more formal and more likely to be used in legal or academic contexts.
