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Meaning of inglorious in English
Pronunciation
/ɪnˈɡlɔriəs/
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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
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