inglorious

Definition

Ignominious; disgraceful.

Etymology

From Latin inglōriōsus. By surface analysis, in- + glorious.

Example Sentences

• "Oh inglorious league: / Shall we vpon the footing of our land, / Send fayre-play-orders, and make comprimiſe, / Inſinuation, parley, and baſe truce / To Armes Inuaſiue?"
• "Resolved to pursue no inglorious career, he turned his eyes toward the East, as affording scope for his spirit of enterprise."
• "[H]e cast about in his mind for a way to beat a retreat not too inglorious."