Definition of Ignominious

very embarrassing; shameful or disgraceful

Examples of Ignominious in a sentence

When the boxer got knocked out in the first round, everyone knew it was the beginning of an ignominious defeat for him.  🔊

Since Charles struck out at bat three times, he is credited as the reason our baseball team suffered such an ignominious loss in the state playoffs.  🔊

Because he divorced his wife and later married her sister, Henry has an ignominious reputation among the townspeople.  🔊

While our computer teacher was not arrested for stealing school property, she still made an ignominious departure from the building after being interviewed by the police.  🔊

After being unable to hold back opposing forces, the American troops made an ignominious retreat.  🔊

By getting drunk and dancing on table tops, Sarah displayed ignominious behavior at the party.  🔊

The basketball player’s downfall was caused by his ignominious steroid use.  🔊

Once upon a time, unwed pregnant women were frowned upon and viewed as ignominious members of society.  🔊

After being excommunicated from the church, the priest made an ignominious exit from the building.  🔊

When Carrie was discharged from the army because of her ignominious behavior, she found it difficult to locate a job.  🔊

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