Anh

ignominiously

gb/ˈɪɡnəmˈinioʊsli/ us/ˈɪɡnəmˈinioʊsli/
C1 Anh
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
adverb formal C1 property
1

in a humiliating way

In a way that makes someone look very embarrassed or ashamed.

Mẫu sử dụng: [someone/something] [fails/loses/is defeated/is removed] ignominiously
Lỗi thường gặp:
Often misspelled, and sometimes confused with words like "anonymously"; it relates to shame/disgrace (ignominy).
Từ đồng nghĩa
humiliatingly (More common and less formal.) | shamefully (Can add a moral judgment as well as embarrassment.) | disgracefully (Emphasizes loss of respect or honor.)
Từ trái nghĩa
honorably (In a way that deserves respect rather than shame.) | creditably (In a way that reflects well, especially in competition.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
lose ignominiously |be defeated ignominiously |fail ignominiously |be beaten ignominiously |collapse ignominiously |resign ignominiously |be dismissed ignominiously |be forced out ignominiously |retreat ignominiously |be rejected ignominiously
Chủ đề
emotions |conflict |sports |work
Ví dụ
  • The team lost ignominiously, conceding three goals in ten minutes.
  • After the scandal, he was ignominiously removed from office.
  • The project ended ignominiously when the funding was pulled at the last moment.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • They lost ignominiously in the final.
  • He was ignominiously fired.
adverb formal C1 property
2

in a disgraceful, dishonorable way

In a way that people think is very bad and shameful.

Mẫu sử dụng: [someone] [acts/behaves/treats others] ignominiously
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may overuse it for small embarrassments; it usually implies serious disgrace or humiliation.
Từ đồng nghĩa
disgracefully (Closest everyday equivalent.) | dishonorably (Highlights violation of honor or principles.) | shamefully (Strong disapproval; can be slightly less formal.)
Từ trái nghĩa
respectably (In a socially acceptable way.) | nobly (In a way that earns admiration rather than contempt.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
behave ignominiously |act ignominiously |treat someone ignominiously |abandon someone ignominiously |betray someone ignominiously
Chủ đề
ethics |society |emotions
Ví dụ
  • The officials acted ignominiously, shifting blame onto junior staff.
  • She felt he had behaved ignominiously toward the people who helped him.
  • The company ignominiously ignored repeated safety warnings.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • He behaved ignominiously.
  • They treated her ignominiously.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
ignominiously
IPA
GB/ˈɪɡnəmˈinioʊsli/
US/ˈɪɡnəmˈinioʊsli/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
ig - no - mini - ously (4 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (ig)
Các dạng từ
Noun
  • Base: ignominiously
  • Plural: ignominiouslies
Họ từ
Forms
ignominiouslies noun
Core family
ignominious adjective C1 ignominy noun
Cách diễn đạt

be defeated ignominiously

1
/bˈi dɪfˈitɪd ˈɪɡnəmˈinioʊsli/
fixed phrase formal

be humiliated in defeat

To be beaten very badly and feel ashamed.

Ví dụ
  • The champions were defeated ignominiously at home.
  • The army was defeated ignominiously after a series of poor decisions.
  • Despite their confidence, they were defeated ignominiously in front of their fans.

be ignominiously dismissed

1
/bˈi ˈɪɡnəmˈinioʊsli dɪsmˈɪst/
fixed phrase formal

be fired in disgrace

To be fired in a very shameful way.

Ví dụ
  • He was ignominiously dismissed after the report found clear misconduct.
  • Several executives were ignominiously dismissed amid allegations of fraud.
  • She feared being ignominiously dismissed over a mistake she didn’t make.

fail ignominiously

1
/fˈeɪl ˈɪɡnəmˈinioʊsli/
fixed phrase formal

fail with public embarrassment

To fail very badly and feel ashamed.

Ví dụ
  • The new system failed ignominiously on its first day.
  • His attempt to defend the decision failed ignominiously under questioning.
  • The plan failed ignominiously because no one tested it properly.

lose ignominiously

1
/lˈuz ˈɪɡnəmˈinioʊsli/
fixed phrase formal

lose in a humiliating way

To lose very badly and feel ashamed.

Ví dụ
  • They lost ignominiously to a team ranked far below them.
  • The candidate lost ignominiously, winning only a small fraction of the vote.
  • After talking big all week, he lost ignominiously in the first round.

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