inglorious

[In*glo·ri*ous]

Something inglorious is shameful or disgraceful. An inglorious end to a politician's career might include evidence that he bought people's votes and lied about his educational background.

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Not glorious; not bringing honor or glory; not accompanied with fame, honor, or celebrity; obscure; humble; as, an inglorious life of ease.

Adjective
not bringing honor and glory; "some mute inglorious Milton here may rest"

Adjective S.
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame; "Man...has written one of his blackest records as a destroyer on the oceanic islands"- Rachel Carson; "an ignominious retreat"; "inglorious defeat"; "an opprobrious monument to human


a.
Not glorious; not bringing honor or glory; not accompanied with fame, honor, or celebrity; obscure; humble; as, an inglorious life of ease.

a.
Shameful; disgraceful; ignominious; as, inglorious flight, defeat, etc.


Inglorious

In*glo"ri*ous , a. [L. inglorious; pref. in- not + gloria glory, fame: cf. F. inglorieux. See Glory.] 1. Not glorious; not bringing honor or glory; not accompanied with fame, honor, or celebrity; obscure; humble; as, an inglorious life of ease. Shak.
My next desire is, void of care and strife, To lead a soft, secure, inglorious life.
Some mute inglorious Milton here may rest.
2. Shameful; disgraceful; ignominious; as, inglorious flight, defeat, etc.
Inglorious shelter in an alien land.

Not glorious; not bringing honor or glory; not accompanied with fame, honor, or celebrity; obscure; humble; as, an inglorious life of ease.

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Usage Examples

Death is nothing, but to live defeated and inglorious is to die daily.

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Other Usage Examples

Perseverance - a lowly virtue whereby mediocrity achieves an inglorious success.

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