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Meaning of inglorious in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɪnˈɡlɔriəs/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    inglorious

    Definitions

    1. (used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame

    Examples

    • « Man...has written one of his blackest records as a destroyer on the oceanic islands- Rachel Carson »
    • « an ignominious retreat »
    • « inglorious defeat »
    • « an opprobrious monument to human »

    Synonyms

    • dishonorable
    • dishonourable
  2. Qualitative Adjective

    inglorious

    Etymology

    mid 16th century: from Latin inglorius (from in- (expressing negation) + gloria‘glory’) + -ous

    Definitions

    1. not bringing honor and glory

    Examples

    • « some mute inglorious Milton here may rest »

    Synonyms

    • obscure
    • unknown
    • unsung

    Antonyms

    • glorious

See also

  • dishonorable
  • unknown

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