inglorious
Lacking any glory
Inglorious means shameful, dishonorable, or lacking glory—the opposite of glorious.
An inglorious defeat is humiliating rather than merely unsuccessful.
An inglorious end to a career suggests disgrace or disappointment: The once-celebrated executive made an inglorious exit after the scandal.
The word can also simply mean obscure or unknown, without the negative moral weight: an inglorious life of quiet anonymity.
Not worthy of comment
- forgettableUnlikely to be recalled
- undistinguishedLacking notable qualities
- anonymousOf unknown origin
- unsungNot praised or honored
unheralded · unrecognized · unnoted · overlooked · insignificant · nameless · unhonored · uncelebrated
Loss of honor
- shamePainful awareness of failure
- discreditHarm another's reputation
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- tarnishOxidation discoloration on metal
disrepute · scandal · blemish · degradation · reproach · opprobrium · infamy · ignominy
Causing loss of respect
- dishonorableLacking integrity or ethics
- reprehensibleDeserving condemnation
- scandalousMorally offensive or shocking
- deplorableDeserving strong disapproval
ignoble · unworthy · base · contemptible · abject · sordid · discreditable · vile
Famous for negativity
- disreputableHaving poor standing
- nefariousExtremely evil or villainous
- villainousExtremely wicked or criminal
- heinousOdiously, shockingly evil
corrupt · criminal · despicable · scandalous · depraved · unscrupulous · crooked · tarnished
Overwhelming one-sided victory
- vanquishedDefeated completely
- overthrownOusted from authority
- conqueredDefeated and took control
- crushingOverwhelming in intensity
annihilation · trouncing · debacle · fiasco · collapse · surrender · capitulation · humbling
unremarkable
Not worthy of comment
- forgettableUnlikely to be recalled
- undistinguishedLacking notable qualities
- anonymousOf unknown origin
unsung · unheralded · unrecognized · unnoted · overlooked · insignificant · nameless · unhonored · uncelebrated · obscure
disgrace
Loss of honor
tarnish · disrepute · scandal · blemish · degradation · reproach · opprobrium · infamy · ignominy · contempt
disgraceful
Causing loss of respect
- dishonorableLacking integrity or ethics
- reprehensibleDeserving condemnation
- scandalousMorally offensive or shocking
deplorable · ignoble · unworthy · base · contemptible · abject · sordid · discreditable · vile · despicable
notorious
Famous for negativity
- disreputableHaving poor standing
- nefariousExtremely evil or villainous
- villainousExtremely wicked or criminal
heinous · corrupt · criminal · despicable · scandalous · depraved · unscrupulous · crooked · tarnished · blackened
rout
Overwhelming one-sided victory
- vanquishedDefeated completely
- overthrownOusted from authority
- conqueredDefeated and took control
crushing · annihilation · trouncing · debacle · fiasco · collapse · surrender · capitulation · humbling · downfall
ingloriousglorious
Magnificently beautiful or impressive
illustrious · famous · celebrated · renowned · famed
ingloriousglorious
Magnificently beautiful or impressive
honorable · noble · dignified · heroic · triumphant
ingloriousglorious
Magnificently beautiful or impressive
sublime · resplendent · magnificent · radiant · brilliant