INGLORIOUS Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

inglorious

adjective

Definition of inglorious

as in reprehensible

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Recent Examples of inglorious Beyond his inglorious past, though, Hegseth and his Quantico speech should not be dismissed merely as meme fodder. — Arman Khan, Them., 3 Oct. 2025 Stories like the closest, about inglorious grunt work and uncommon sacrifice, are everywhere in the NFL; tales that calcify with each retelling until the truth of this coach or that executive’s rise becomes inseparable from myth. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 7 Aug. 2025 What an inglorious end to a program that benefited so many young people during its formative and early years. — Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 16 July 2025 The Rockies made more inglorious history by setting a franchise nine-inning record with 19 strikeouts. — Charles Odum, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for inglorious

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So while Murrill’s desire to deprive exonerees of money is terrible, Alexander said, her efforts to prevent them from having their names officially cleared are truly reprehensible.

— Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 6 Aug. 2026
In the last two weeks, two Illinois House Democrats have been exposed for allegedly misusing their offices, engaging in reprehensible conduct and abusing the public trust placed in them as state representatives.

— Amy Elik, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

Definition of reprehensible

Adjective

Our community is small, and when someone like Scott comes along, we are comforted and start growing confidence that perhaps the city administration will look back at the iniquitous history that left us landless in our own homeland.

— Richard B. Williams, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
That morning, on the day of his exam, looking up at the stone façades, Gabriel suddenly realized that this was a place that existed not despite but because of the iniquitous history exhibited here.

— Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024

Definition of iniquitous

Adjective

While acknowledging the risk posed by recent security breaches, some analysts said the identification of cyber vulnerabilities could help companies address the problems before a nefarious actor moves to exploit them.

— Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
What first appears to be a run-of-the-mill Seattle rainstorm is soon revealed to be something more nefarious, as the apparently sentient precipitation seals everyone inside of their homes.

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of nefarious

Adjective

My prescribed low-carb, caffeine-free diet sounded horrifying on paper, but my sinful pleasures were replaced with a tasty, high-quality, and healthy alternative that left me more energized.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
Critics also have challenged the report’s characterization of cases involving women, contending these were consensual affairs that were sinful but not abusive.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 June 2026

Definition of sinful

Adjective

Bannister starred in all five Phantasm films, battling the evil Tall Man, a role that cemented his place in horror cinema.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Despite the very best efforts of writers, cast and crew, Rhaenyra, her evil half-brothers and all their fellow citizens were never Martin’s main characters.

— Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of evil

Adjective

Extreme cold made the O-rings fail, but NASA’s culture was just as blameworthy and needed a retrofit more urgently than any piece of shuttle hardware.

— Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 28 Jan. 2026
As the shutdown goes on, moreover, the polling on which side is more to blame seems to be gradually shifting toward Democrats as the more blameworthy side.

— Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025

Definition of blameworthy

Adjective

But as is, Rhaenyra’s sudden turn into a decisive leader with villainous potential only emerged in the last 30 minutes of the season.

— Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Spaceballs saw Moranis as Lord Dark Helmet, the villainous spoof of Star Wars’ iconic villain Darth Vader.

— Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of villainous

Adjective

Ivey recently described the LGBTQ community as unrighteous in a live stream from his Instagram account.

— Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Ancient sacred writings teach us to avoid using unrighteous means to oppose the unrighteous demands of wicked rulers.

— Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026

Definition of unrighteous

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