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   In·glo·ri·ous

   /inˈɡlôrēəs/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of an action or situation) causing shame or a loss of honor: "the events are inglorious and culminate in a vicious gang crime"
   • ▪ not famous or renowned.

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Latin inglorius (from in- (expressing negation) + gloria ‘glory’) + -ous.

   Derivatives

   • 1. ingloriously adverb
   • 2. ingloriousness noun

   Scrabble Points: 11

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2. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › ingloriousINGLORIOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   inglorious. (ɪnglɔːriəs ) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] If you describe something as inglorious, you mean that it is something to be ashamed of. He wouldn't have accepted such an inglorious outcome. Synonyms: disgraceful, dishonourable, humiliating, failed More Synonyms of inglorious.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › ingloriousinglorious adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation ...

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   Definition of inglorious adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › ingloriousINGLORIOUS Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam ...

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   Synonyms for INGLORIOUS: reprehensible, iniquitous, nefarious, censurable, sinful, blameworthy, evil, villainous; Antonyms of INGLORIOUS: honorable, noble, moral, respectable, good, ethical, righteous, decent

5. en.thefreedictionary.com › ingloriousInglorious - definition of inglorious by The Free Dictionary

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   Define inglorious. inglorious synonyms, inglorious pronunciation, inglorious translation, English dictionary definition of inglorious. adj. 1. Ignominious; disgraceful: Napoleon's inglorious end. 2. Not famous; obscure: an inglorious young writer. in·glo′ri·ous·ly adv. in·glo′ri·ous·ness n....

6. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › ingloriousinglorious - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Aug 18, 2024 · inglorious (comparative more inglorious, superlative most inglorious) Ignominious; disgraceful.

7. www.yourdictionary.com › ingloriousInglorious Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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   Inglorious Definition. ĭn-glôrē-əs. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Adjective. Filter. adjective. Not giving, receiving, or deserving glory; shameful; disgraceful; dishonorable. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Without glory; not famous; little-known. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Synonyms: shabby.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › ingloriousINGLORIOUS - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

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   A complete guide to the word "INGLORIOUS": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.