Ignominious

Ignominious Definition

Marked by or causing disgrace, shame, or public humiliation.

Common in formal and literary descriptions of disgraceful defeat, failure, or conduct.

Ignominious is an adjective.

Ignominious has high GRE relevance.

Ignominious Synonyms

degrading , disgraceful , dishonorable , humiliating , shameful

How To Use Ignominious In A Sentence

1. The once-powerful politician suffered an ignominious defeat at the polls.
2. His ignominious dismissal from the company damaged his professional reputation.
3. The army's retreat was described as an ignominious end to the campaign.