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inglorious Definition

in·glo·ri·ous (in glôrē əs)

adjective

  1. not giving, receiving, or deserving glory; shameful; disgraceful; dishonorable
  2. Now Rare without glory; not famous; little-known

Etymology: L ingloriosus: see in- & glorious

inglorious Related Forms

in·glo·ri·ously adverb in·glo·ri·ous·ness noun

inglorious Synonyms

inglorious

modif.

inglorious Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • end: What an inglorious end to the week for " The Cat " - our new goalkeeping legend!
  • history: The use of organisms in warfare has a long, if inglorious, history.
  • reign: During the wars with England, and the long and inglorious reign of David, the church and people suffered alike.
  • career: Resolved to pursue no inglorious career, he turned his eyes toward the East, as affording scope for his spirit of enterprise.
  • moment: And like all big stage spectaculars, it's had those inglorious moments when the scenery falls down, .. .
  • death: An inglorious death is no worthy fate for valiant warriors. ' All then agreed to do as he wished.

Modifying Another Word

rather: It was also interesting to read the extent to which Britain covered up the rather inglorious performance of the Australian troops.

Browse dictionary entries near inglorious

  1. Inglewood
  2. inglenook
  3. ingle
  4. ingesta
  5. ingest
  6. Ingersoll
  7. ingenuousness
  8. ingenuously
  9. ingenuous
  10. ingenuity
  1. ingoing
  2. ingot
  3. ingot iron
  4. ingraft
  5. ingrain
  6. ingrained
  7. ingrate
  8. ingratiate
  9. ingratiate oneself
  10. ingratiating