ignominious
deserving or marked by public shame and disgrace
Word origin: From Latin in-, not, plus nomen, name or reputation.
Ignominious in a sentence
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The army suffered an ignominious defeat that ended the general's career.
The once-celebrated minister ended his career in ignominious defeat, abandoned even by his own party.
Using “ignominious” well
Ignominious means marked by public shame and disgrace. It typically describes an outcome, such as a defeat or failure, that is humiliating in the eyes of others.
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