English adjective: inglorious | |||
1. | inglorious (used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame | ||
Samples | Man...has written one of his blackest records as a destroyer on the oceanic islands. An ignominious retreat. Inglorious defeat. An opprobrious monument to human greed. A shameful display of cowardice. | ||
Synonyms | black, disgraceful, ignominious, opprobrious, shameful | ||
Similar | dishonorable, dishonourable | ||
Antonyms | honourable, honorable | ||
2. | inglorious not bringing honor and glory | ||
Samples | Some mute inglorious Milton here may rest. | ||
Similar | obscure, unknown, unsung | ||
See also | dishonorable, dishonourable, unknown | ||
Antonyms | glorious | ||