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Inglorious - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Inglorious means lacking fame, honor, or glory; shameful or disgraceful. It describes actions or events that bring no pride or are marked by failure or dishonor.

inglorious

/ɪnˈɡlɔriəs/ /ɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

Definition:

Deserving or causing shame or disgrace; lacking glory or honor.

Synonyms:

shameful, dishonorable, ignominious, disreputable

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

glorious, honorable, praiseworthy

Common Collocations:

inglorious defeat, inglorious past, inglorious retreat, inglorious end

Derivatives:

ingloriously, ingloriousness

Usage Tips:

Use "inglorious" to describe actions or events that bring shame or lack honor, often in historical or moral contexts.

Common Phrases:

come to an inglorious end, inglorious chapter in history, meet an inglorious fate

Etymology:

From Latin "inglorius," meaning "without fame," combining "in-" (not) and "gloria" (glory).

Examples:

  • 1. The team's inglorious defeat left fans disappointed.
  • 2. His inglorious behavior tarnished his reputation forever.
  • 3. The rebellion ended in an inglorious surrender.
  • 4. She avoided an inglorious exit by resigning early.

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