ignominious
gb/ˌɪɡnəmˈɪniəs/ us/ˌɪɡnəmˈɪniəs/
C1
Engelsk
szégyenletes, dicstelen, szégyenteljes
C1
FORMAL
1
szégyenletes
B2
Brugsmønster:
[an ignominious + noun]
The team suffered an ignominious defeat in front of its home crowd.
A csapat szégyenletes vereséget szenvedett hazai közönsége előtt.
He resigned after an ignominious scandal that damaged the company’s reputation.
A cég hírnevét megtépázó szégyenletes botrány után lemondott.
The project ended in an ignominious collapse when the funding ran out.
Læringseksempler
Losing 8–0 was an ignominious defeat.
A 8–0-s vereség szégyenletes volt.
She left the job in an ignominious way.
Szégyenletes módon távozott az állásából.
Typisk fejl:
Often confused with "infamous" (well-known for bad reasons) or "ignoble" (morally low); "ignominious" focuses on disgrace and humiliation.
Betydning
shameful and humiliating
Ordforbindelser
ignominious defeat
|ignominious failure
|ignominious end
|ignominious collapse
|ignominious retreat
|ignominious exit
|an ignominious performance
|an ignominious episode
|an ignominious mistake
|an ignominious apology
Synonymer
disgraceful (General word for bringing shame or loss of respect.)
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humiliating (Emphasizes the feeling of being embarrassed.)
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shameful (Emphasizes moral or social disapproval.)
Antonymer
glorious (Associated with honor, pride, and admiration.)
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honorable (Deserving respect rather than disgrace.)
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dignified (Having self-respect and calm rather than humiliation.)
Temaer
emotions
|society
|evaluation
Definition
very embarrassing and shameful
Causing or deserving public shame, embarrassment, or loss of respect.
C2
FORMAL
2
dicstelen
C1
Brugsmønster:
[someone/something] made [ignominious] by [event]
The general’s ignominious retreat ended his career.
A tábornok dicstelen visszavonulása véget vetett a pályafutásának.
The politician’s ignominious downfall was widely reported.
A politikus dicstelen bukásáról széles körben beszámoltak.
The organization’s once-proud name became ignominious after the fraud case.
Læringseksempler
The leader had an ignominious downfall.
A vezető dicstelen bukást szenvedett.
It was an ignominious retreat.
Ez dicstelen visszavonulás volt.
Typisk fejl:
Do not use for ordinary sadness or disappointment; it implies serious disgrace or humiliation.
Betydning
marked by loss of honor
Ordforbindelser
an ignominious surrender
|an ignominious withdrawal
|an ignominious downfall
|an ignominious fate
|an ignominious dismissal
|an ignominious banishment
|an ignominious record
|an ignominious reputation
Synonymer
dishonorable (Focuses on loss of honor or ethical standing.)
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discreditable (Focuses on damaging reputation or credibility.)
Antonymer
distinguished (Known and respected for achievement rather than disgrace.)
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creditable (Deserving approval or respect.)
Temaer
emotions
|history_politics
|society
Definition
having lost respect because of something bad
Characterized by a humiliating loss of honor, status, or respect, often after a defeat or wrongdoing.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
ignominious
IPA
GB/ˌɪɡnəmˈɪniəs/
US/ˌɪɡnəmˈɪniəs/
Stavelser og tryk
ig - no - mini - ous (4 stavelser)
Stress on 3rd syllable (mini)
Ordformer
Adjective
- Base: ignominious
Ordfamilie
Core family
ignominy
noun
ignominiously
adverb C1
Udtryk
ignominious defeat
1/ˌɪɡnəmˈɪniəs dɪfˈit/
fixed phrase
formal
a humiliating loss
a very embarrassing loss
Eksempler
- They suffered an ignominious defeat in the final.
- The party faced an ignominious defeat at the polls.
- The coach resigned after an ignominious defeat at home.
Læringseksempler
- The team had an ignominious defeat.
ignominious failure
1/ˌɪɡnəmˈɪniəs fˈeɪljɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
a humiliating failure
a very embarrassing failure
Eksempler
- The product launch turned into an ignominious failure.
- The plan ended in ignominious failure after weeks of delays.
- They tried to hide the ignominious failure, but the report leaked.
Læringseksempler
- The project ended in ignominious failure.
ignominious retreat
1/ˌɪɡnəmˈɪniəs ɹitɹˈit/
fixed phrase
formal
a humiliating withdrawal
to leave in a shameful way after losing
Eksempler
- The army made an ignominious retreat after the surprise attack.
- The company’s ignominious retreat from the market hurt investor confidence.
- Faced with criticism, he made an ignominious retreat from his earlier claims.
meet an ignominious end
1/mˈit ən ˌɪɡnəmˈɪniəs ˈɛnd/
fixed phrase
formal
end in disgrace
to end in a very shameful way
Eksempler
- The campaign met an ignominious end after the leaked emails.
- Many promising careers have met an ignominious end because of corruption.
- The once-popular app met an ignominious end when users abandoned it.