V2 Vocabulary Building Dictionary
ignominious
adjective
Definition: full of shame and worthy of contempt
Synonyms: shameful, dishonorable, humiliating, mortifying, ignoble, contemptible, offensive, despicable, sordid
Antonyms: honorable, respectable
Tips: Ignominious comes from the Latin ignominia, "not having a name." Something or someone ignominious is so disgraceful or comtemptible that they might be considered unworthy of having a name.
Usage Examples:
The disloyal husband was caught in the ignominious act of adultery by his wife and her best friend. (shameful, sordid)
His reprehensible actions left an ignominious mark on his reputation. (disgraceful, contemptible)
We suffered an ignominious defeat against the worst team in the league. (shameful, humiliating)
He was so ashamed by his ignominious affair that he moved to a new town and cut off all ties with his old friends. (contemptible, despicable)
Discover How You Can Improve Your
Vocabulary 10 to 100 Times Faster with
the Power Vocabulary Builder
Dear Friend,
The definition and lessons for the word ignominious were made available by the Power Vocabulary Builder.
The Power Vocabulary Builder will help you develop a fuller, richer vocabulary 10 to 100 times faster than any other program available.
Visit the the Power Vocabulary Builder site right now to discover how you can get full access to this breakthrough program today!
inert - Definition of inert
ellipsis - Definition of ellipsis
diminutive - Definition of diminutive
prevaricate - Definition of prevaricate
marshal - Definition of marshal
