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inglorious
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in·glo·ri·ous

inglorious

 
 
pronunciation:
In glo ri s
part of speech: adjective
definition: bringing shame or disgrace; shameful; dishonorable.
Napoleon's reign came to an inglorious end when he was defeated at Waterloo and exiled to Elba.
antonyms:
glorious
similar words:
disgraceful, scandalous, shameful
derivations: ingloriously (adv.), ingloriousness (n.)