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BNC: 33702 COCA: 32303

inglorious

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
inglorious /ɪnˈglorijəs/ adjective
inglorious
/ɪnˈglorijəs/
adjective
Learner's definition of INGLORIOUS
[more inglorious; most inglorious] literary
: causing shame or disgrace可耻的;不光彩的

— ingloriously

adverb
BNC: 33702 COCA: 32303

inglorious

adjective

in·​glo·​ri·​ous (ˌ)in-ˈglȯr-ē-əs How to pronounce inglorious (audio)
1
: shameful, ignominious
an inglorious defeat
2
: not glorious : lacking fame or honor
made an inglorious comeback
ingloriously adverb
ingloriousness noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web His resignation marks an inglorious end to one of the most tumultuous political premierships in recent British history. Max Colchester, WSJ, 7 July 2022 But policymakers must plan for a future beyond the American Century, and reckon with the fact that attempts to relive the glories of an inglorious past will not only be met with frustration, but could even lead to war. Daniel Bessner, Harper’s Magazine , 22 June 2022 Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate One day after the Oakland Athletics paid tribute to their World Series-champion 1972 team, echoes of the inglorious 1979 team made their way through the Coliseum on Sunday afternoon. Steve Kroner, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 June 2022 So far in 2022, metro Phoenix has had the inglorious distinction of leading all large cities in inflation. Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 13 May 2022 Over the past five seasons, the teams have shared the league’s worst record, 22-59, and a major factor in that inglorious mark has been draft-day decisions that proved worthy of those famous boos. New York Times, 29 Apr. 2022 Love enjoyed a remarkable turnaround after three inglorious seasons. Chris Fedor, cleveland, 3 May 2022 Entering the weekend, the Bruins were closing in on an inglorious streak. Matt Porter, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Apr. 2022 Crab bait is an inglorious end for cod that, when swimming free in the Bering Sea, are predators — not prey — of the snow crab. Anchorage Daily News, 4 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Latin inglorius, from in- + gloria glory

First Known Use

1573, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of inglorious was in 1573
BNC: 33702 COCA: 32303

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