Main Entry: ig·no·min·i·ous

Pronunciation: \ˌig-nə-ˈmi-nē-əs\

Function: adjective

Date: 15th century

1 : marked with or characterized by disgrace or shame : dishonorable
2 : deserving of shame or infamy : despicable
3 : humiliating, degrading <suffered an ignominious defeat>

— ig·no·min·i·ous·ly adverb

— ig·no·min·i·ous·ness noun