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inglorious

/ɪnˈɡlɔː.ri.əs/

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adjective

C2formalcommon/ɪnˈɡlɔː.ri.əs/

Describes something that is shameful, dishonorable, or lacking glory.

ruОписывает что-то позорное, бесчестное или лишённое славы.esDescribe algo vergonzoso, deshonroso o carente de gloria.frQui est dénué de gloire ou de reconnaissance, souvent en raison d'un caractère honteux ou indigne.deBeschreibt etwas, das schändlich, unehrenhaft oder ohne Ruhm ist.ptDescreve algo vergonhoso, desonroso ou sem glória; que traz desonra ou falta de mérito e honra.zh形容某事物可耻、不光彩或缺乏荣誉,常指失败或行为令人感到羞耻、名声扫地。arيصف شيئًا مخزيًا أو مُخِلًّا بالشرف أو فاقدًا للمجد.

  1. Deserving disgrace or shame C1 formal

    Used to describe conduct or character that brings dishonor or shame.

    • His inglorious actions led to his expulsion from the club.
    • The general's inglorious retreat was a stain on his reputation.
    • She felt inglorious after betraying her friend's trust.

    ruПозорныйesQue merece deshonra o vergüenzafrqui est indigne, honteuxdeSchändlichptVergonhosozh可耻的arمُخْزٍ

    Synonymes: discreditabledisgracefuldishonorabledisreputableignominiousinfamousscandalousshameful

    Antonymes: creditabledignifiedglorioushonesthonorablenoblereputablerespectable

  2. Not bringing honor or glory C1 formal

    Lacking fame, honor, or distinction; unremarkable or ignoble.

    • The soldier returned from an inglorious mission with no medals.
    • He led an inglorious life, never seeking fame or fortune.
    • The team's inglorious defeat was quickly forgotten.

    ruБесславныйesQue no trae honor o gloriafrqui ne fait pas honneurdeRuhmlosptInglóriozh不光彩的arغير مجيد

    Synonymes: discreditabledisgracefuldishonorablehumiliatingignobleobscureshamefulundistinguishedunknownunremarkable

    Antonymes: famedglorioushonorableillustriousrenowned

  • more inglorious comparative form
  • most inglorious superlative form