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IGNOMINIOUS

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 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

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Adjectives

Similar:

dishonorable; dishonourable (lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor)

Derivation:

ignominiousness (unworthiness meriting public disgrace and dishonor)

ignominy (a state of dishonor)

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