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inglorious


in·glo·ri·ous

adj \(ˌ)in-ˈglr-ē-əs\

Definition of INGLORIOUS

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

Origin of INGLORIOUS

Latin inglorius, from in- + gloria glory
First Known Use: 1573

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