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ignominious

ig·no·min·i·ous [ ìgnə mínnee əss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. shameful: involving a total loss of dignity and self-respect, and making somebody or something appear shamefully weak and ineffective

2. despicable: deserving condemnation and contempt ( formal )


ig·no·min·i·ous·ly adverb
ig·no·min·i·ous·ness noun
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