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ignominious

UK
/ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪn.i.əs/
US
/ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪn.i.əs/

Translations

ignominiousadjective
more ignominious
Comp.
most ignominious
Super.
UK
/ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪn.i.əs/
US
/ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪn.i.əs/
The politician's ignominious defeat shocked his supporters.
La défaite ignominieuse du politicien a choqué ses partisans.
Additional translations
infamantSoutenu ; insiste sur le déshonneur public ou la honte attachée à un acte.
Synonyms
humiliating
disgraceful
shameful
degrading
dishonorable
embarrassing
scandalous
Antonyms
noble
honorable
glorious

Definitions

ignominiousadjective
Deserving or causing public disgrace or shame.
The politician's ignominious defeat in the election was a result of his scandalous behavior.
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