Complete Definition of "ignominious"

was wotd|2006|May|15
English
Etymology
From F. or OF. ignominieux, from L. ignominiosus, from ignominia �ignominy�.

Pronunciation
IPA|/ɪgn��mɪnɪ�s/
audio|en-us-ignominious.ogg|Audio (US)

Adjective
en-adj

  1. Marked by shame or disgrace.

Synonyms
debasing
degrading
humiliating

Related terms
ignominy

Derived terms
ignominiously

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