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IGNOMINIOUS
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
Example:
a shameful display of cowardice
Synonyms:
black; disgraceful; ignominious; inglorious; opprobrious; shameful
Classified under:
Similar:
dishonorable; dishonourable (lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor)
Derivation:
ignominiousness (unworthiness meriting public disgrace and dishonor)
ignominy (a state of dishonor)