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- Dictionaryignominious/ˌɪɡnəˈmɪnɪəs/
adjective
- 1. deserving or causing public disgrace or shame: "the party risked ignominious defeat" Similar Opposite
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The meaning of IGNOMINIOUS is humiliating, degrading. How to use ignominious in a sentence. Did you know?
IGNOMINIOUS definition: 1. (especially of events or behaviour) embarrassing because of being a complete failure: 2…. Learn more.
Ignominious definition: marked by or attended with ignominy; discreditable; humiliating. See examples of IGNOMINIOUS used in a sentence.
IGNOMINIOUS meaning: 1. (especially of events or behaviour) embarrassing because of being a complete failure: 2…. Learn more.
Definitions of ignominious. adjective. (used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame. “an ignominious retreat” synonyms: disgraceful, inglorious, opprobrious, shameful. dishonorable, dishonourable. lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Ignominious."
If you describe an experience or action as ignominious, you mean it is embarrassing because it shows a great lack of success.
In 1526 the imprudent zeal of Robert Barnes had resulted in an ignominious recantation, and in 1527 Bilney, Latimer's most trusted coadjutor, incurred the displeasure of Wolsey, and did humiliating penance for his offences. Ignominious definition: Characterized by or deserving shame or disgrace.
ig•no•min•i•ous. 1. marked by or attended with ignominy; discreditable; humiliating: an ignominious retreat. 2. bearing or deserving ignominy; contemptible. ig`no•min′i•ous•ness, n.
Definition of ignominious adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
making you feel embarrassed or ashamed: an ignominious defeat. ignominiously. adverb. (Definition of ignominious from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
