inglorious — causing or deserving shame; not bringing honor or glory
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: causing or deserving shame; not bringing honor or glory
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/
Example Sentences
- The CEO's inglorious resignation came after the scandal broke.
- My inglorious attempt at cooking resulted in the fire department's visit.
- The team's inglorious performance shocked their loyal fans.
inglorious
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/]
causing or deserving shame; not bringing honor or glory
💡 Concept
The knight returned from battle with an inglorious defeat, banner torn and head hung low.
🎵 Rhyme
From glorious heights to inglorious, notorious fall
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/
🌳Etymology
Prefixin--
Rootglori
Suffix--ous
🎵Rhyme
gloriousvictoriousnotorious
glorious
victorious
notorious
🔗Collocations
inglorious defeat
inglorious end
inglorious retreat
inglorious failure
inglorious episode
inglorious behavior
📝Examples
“The CEO's inglorious resignation came after the scandal broke.”
😄 Fun example
“My inglorious attempt at cooking resulted in the fire department's visit.”
“The team's inglorious performance shocked their loyal fans.”
😄 Fun example
“His inglorious exit from the party involved falling into the pool fully clothed.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
shamefuldisgracefulignominiousdishonorablehumiliating
Antonyms
glorioushonorabletriumphant
Related
infamousnotoriousscandalousdisgrace
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