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ignominious

adjective

/ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪn.i.əs/

Meaning

Marked by shame, disgrace, or humiliation.

The team suffered an ignominious defeat in the finals.

disgraceful, humiliating, shameful, degrading

glorious, honorable, dignified

ignominious defeat, ignominious failure, ignominious end, ignominious retreat

Completely absorbed or fascinated by something.

beautiful; charming; delightful; attractive

expressing agreement, approval, or a positive response

not developed in terms of civilization; lacking social organization and culture; barbarous

relating to or serving as a memorial; commemorative

referred to as or known by a particular name or title, often misleadingly