Main Entry: in·glo·ri·ous

Pronunciation: \(ˌ)in-ˈglȯr-ē-əs\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin inglorius, from in- + gloria glory

Date: 1573

1 : shameful, ignominious <an inglorious defeat>
2 : not glorious : lacking fame or honor <made an inglorious comeback>

— in·glo·ri·ous·ly adverb

— in·glo·ri·ous·ness noun