ignominious
/ˌɪɡnəˈmɪniəs/
ADJECTIVE
1. Marked by shame or disgrace
Causing or deserving public shame, humiliation, or loss of respect because of dishonorable, disgraceful, or contemptible circumstances or behavior.
1.1. Dishonorable or shameful conduct
Describes actions, behavior, or decisions that reveal a lack of honor or integrity and bring shame or disgrace upon the person responsible.
Synonyms
- disgraceful
- dishonorable
- shameful
- discreditable
- contemptible
- reprehensible
- despicable
- disreputable
- ignoble
Antonyms
Examples
- His ignominious behavior at the party embarrassed everyone who attended.
- The politician's career ended in an ignominious scandal.
- The investigation exposed the company's ignominious conduct.
Related Words
- infamous
- inglorious
- opprobrious
- degrading
- humiliating
- dishonor
- disgrace
1.2. Humiliating failure or defeat
Describes an outcome, defeat, or downfall that brings public humiliation, damages a reputation, or causes a person or organization to lose respect.
Synonyms
- humiliating
- disgraceful
- inglorious
- shameful
- discreditable
- mortifying
Antonyms
- triumphant
- glorious
- honorable
- creditable
- commendable
- successful
Examples
- The team suffered an ignominious defeat in the championship game.
- The company faced the ignominious consequence of bankruptcy due to financial mismanagement.
- The once-respected professor experienced an ignominious fall from grace after allegations of plagiarism surfaced.
Related Words
- embarrassing
- infamous
- disastrous
- humiliation
- setback
- downfall