ignominious (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌɪɡnəˈmɪniəs/

Definition

Causing public disgrace or shame; deserving or involving public shame.

Examples

• The company faced an ignominious end after years of financial mismanagement.

• His ignominious retreat from the stage was met with silence.

• It was an ignominious failure for the once-celebrated politician.

Synonyms of ignominious

Words with a similar meaning to ignominious:

• shameful
• disgraceful
• humiliating
• degrading

Antonyms of ignominious

Words with the opposite meaning to ignominious:

• glorious
• honorable
• prestigious

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