ignominious

The word “ignominious” has 5 syllables: ig-no-min-i-ous.

It's pronounced as /ˌɪɡnəˈmɪniəs/.


What is synonym and antonym for ignominious?

In the thesaurus, “ignominious” has 23 synonyms and 20 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for ignominious along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for ignominious

  • bad
  • contemptible
  • corrupt
  • criminal
  • cruel
  • despicable
  • detestable
  • dirty
  • disgraceful
  • dishonorable
  • embarrassing
  • execrable
  • ignoble
  • immoral
  • infamous
  • nasty
  • notorious
  • shady
  • shameful
  • sordid
  • vicious
  • vile
  • wretched

Antonyms for ignominious

  • decent
  • ethical
  • excellent
  • good
  • high
  • honest
  • honorable
  • legal
  • lofty
  • moral
  • noble
  • reputable
  • respectable
  • right
  • righteous
  • scrupulous
  • straight
  • upright
  • venerable
  • virtuous

Meanings of ignominious

  • adjective
    1. Marked by shame or disgrace.

Example Sentences

  • The team suffered an ignominious defeat in the championship game.
  • His ignominious behavior at the party embarrassed everyone who attended.
  • The company faced the ignominious consequence of bankruptcy due to financial mismanagement.
  • After years of service, the politician's career ended in an ignominious scandal.
  • The once-respected professor experienced an ignominious fall from grace after allegations of plagiarism surfaced.

On this page you'll find 43 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ignominious, such as: bad, contemptible, corrupt, criminal, cruel, decent, despicable.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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