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- [in-glawr-ee-uh s, -glohr-]
- /ɪnˈglɔr i əs, -ˈgloʊr-/
- /ɪnˈɡlɔː.ri.əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-glawr-ee-uh s, -glohr-]
- /ɪnˈglɔr i əs, -ˈgloʊr-/
Definitions of inglorious word
- adjective inglorious shameful; disgraceful: inglorious retreat. 1
- adjective inglorious not famous or honored. 1
- noun inglorious (of an action or situation) Causing shame or a loss of honor. 1
- adjective inglorious disgraceful, disgraced 1
- adjective inglorious not celebrated or glorified 1
- adjective inglorious If you describe something as inglorious, you mean that it is something to be ashamed of. 0
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Origin of inglorious
First appearance:
before 1565 One of the 32% oldest English words
From the Latin word inglōrius, dating back to 1565-75. See in-3, glorious
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Parts of speech for Inglorious
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inglorious popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
inglorious usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inglorious
adj inglorious
- blameworthy — deserving disapproval or censure
- contemptible — If you feel that someone or something is contemptible, you feel strong dislike and disrespect for them.
- degrading — causing humiliation; debasing
- detestable — If you say that someone or something is detestable, you mean you dislike them very much.
- dishonorable — showing lack of honor or integrity; ignoble; base; disgraceful; shameful: Cheating is dishonorable.
adjective inglorious
- dishonourable — showing lack of honor or integrity; ignoble; base; disgraceful; shameful: Cheating is dishonorable.
- disgraceful — bringing or deserving disgrace; shameful; dishonorable; disreputable.
- humiliating — lowering the pride, self-respect, or dignity of a person; mortifying: Such a humiliating defeat was good for his overblown ego.
- unsuccessful — not achieving or not attended with success: an unsuccessful person; an unsuccessful venture.
Antonyms for inglorious
adjective inglorious
- glorious — delightful; wonderful; completely enjoyable: to have a glorious time at the circus.
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