ifnominious — deserving or causing public disgrace or shame; humiliating
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: deserving or causing public disgrace or shame; humiliating
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪɡnəˈmɪniəs/
Korean meaning: 불명예스러운, 치욕적인, 굴욕적인
Korean pronunciation: 이그너**미**니어스
Example Sentences
- The CEO's ignominious exit involved security escorts and a cardboard box of personal items.
- After his ignominious performance at karaoke, he never sang in public again.
- The team's ignominious loss of 0-10 became a legendary meme.
ifnominious
ADJECTIVE//ˌɪɡnəˈmɪniəs//
deserving or causing public disgrace or shame; humiliating
a student sits at a table completely covered in spilled spaghetti and sauce from head to toe. The student's face shows deep embarrassment as food drips from their hair and clothes. This happened after they tripped while carrying their lunch tray in front of everyone. The mess covers not just the student but also spreads across the table and floor around them. Other students at nearby tables point and laugh at the humiliating spectacle. Some cover their mouths while giggling, others openly stare at the food-covered student. someone experiencing public disgrace and shame in front of their peers
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Origin
From Latin ignominiosus, derived from ignominia meaning 'loss of good name' or 'public shame.' The word literally meant 'without a name' in the sense of having lost one's reputation.
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📝Examples
“The CEO's ignominious exit involved security escorts and a cardboard box of personal items.”
“After his ignominious performance at karaoke, he never sang in public again.”
“The team's ignominious loss of 0-10 became a legendary meme.”
“His ignominious attempt to impress his date by ordering in fake French backfired spectacularly.”
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