inglorious (Meaning)
inglorious (s)
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
inglorious (a)
not bringing honor and glory
inglorious (a.)
Not glorious; not bringing honor or glory; not accompanied with fame, honor, or celebrity; obscure; humble; as, an inglorious life of ease.
Shameful; disgraceful; ignominious; as, inglorious flight, defeat, etc.
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inglorious Sentence Examples
- The retreat was an inglorious end to a once-glorious campaign.
- The general's inglorious defeat left a stain on his reputation.
- The politician's inglorious fall from grace was both swift and humiliating.
- The team's inglorious performance would haunt them for years to come.
- The artist's inglorious masterpiece was a testament to his lack of inspiration.
- The inglorious betrayal by a close friend left a lasting wound.
- The inglorious accident shattered all their hopes and dreams.
- The inglorious poverty that had plagued the family for generations was finally lifted.
- The inglorious deed will forever be etched in the annals of history.
- The inglorious legacy of the dictator would cast a shadow over the nation for centuries to come.
FAQs About the word inglorious
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wrong, degenerate, dissolute, sinful, debauched, depraved, blamable, villainous, rotten, unrighteous
honorable, respectable, decent, noble, legal, reputable, good, respectable, upright, good
The retreat was an inglorious end to a once-glorious campaign.
The general's inglorious defeat left a stain on his reputation.
The politician's inglorious fall from grace was both swift and humiliating.
The team's inglorious performance would haunt them for years to come.
