Grade 8

ignominious (ig-no-min-i-ous)

Definition


adjective.
characterized by or associated with disgrace or dishonor or shame; humiliating; deserving of disgrace; contemptible

Example Sentence

He told the story about his ignominious loss to a weak player.

Synonyms

degrading; disgraceful; dishonorable; embarrassing

Antonyms

glorious; admirable; honorable

Rhymes

  • phineas
  • plinius

  • aerolineas
  • ignominious