ignominious

ig·no·min·i·ous

adj \ˌig-nə-ˈmi-nē-əs\

Definition of IGNOMINIOUS

1

: marked with or characterized by disgrace or shame : dishonorable

2

: deserving of shame or infamy : despicable

3

: humiliating, degrading <suffered an ignominious defeat>

— ig·no·min·i·ous·ly adverb

— ig·no·min·i·ous·ness noun

Examples of IGNOMINIOUS

1. <some of his friends considered the job of janitor to be an ignominious fate for the laid-off executive>
2. <the prison guards degraded themselves with their inhumane, ignominious treatment of the prisoners>

First Known Use of IGNOMINIOUS

15th century

Related to IGNOMINIOUS

Synonyms: discreditable, disgraceful, dishonorable, disreputable, infamous, louche, notorious, opprobrious, shady, shameful, shoddy, shy, unrespectable

Antonyms: honorable, reputable, respectable

Related Words: bad, criminal, immoral, seamy, sordid, unethical, unsavory, wicked; base, contemptible, despicable, detestable, dirty, low, mean, miserable, vile, wretched; black, evil, iniquitous, nefarious, rotten, sinful, unrighteous, vicious, villainous, wrong; blamable, blameworthy, censurable, inglorious, reprehensible; corrupt, debased, debauched, degenerate, depraved, dissolute, gamy (or gamey), libertine, loose, perverted, reprobate

Near Antonyms: decent, ethical, good, honest, just, moral, noble, principled, righteous, upright, upstanding; esteemed, prestigious, reputed, respected; authorized, legal, licensed, permissible, permitted; approved, endorsed (also indorsed), sanctioned; clean, correct, decorous, exemplary, proper, seemly; blameless, commendable, creditable, guiltless

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Rhymes with IGNOMINIOUS

consanguineous