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ignominious (adjective); more ignominious, most ignominious
1. A reference to someone or something appearing shamefully weak and ineffective or having a total loss of dignity and pride: It was an ignominious and a disgraceful retreat for the team after losing the game because they were always the best in the district.
2. Descriptive of someone who deserves condemnation and contempt: The ignominious behavior Greg showed toward his friend was totally wrong and despicable.
Degrading and humiliating.
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