ignominiously
/ˌɪɡnəˈmɪniəsli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɪɡnəˈmɪniəsli/ (ame, ipa)
ignominiously — adverb
1. describing an action that brings deep public embarrassment — typically losing ba
describing an action that brings deep public embarrassment — typically losing badly, being thrown out of a place or job, or collapsing visibly in front of others.
The defending champions were ignominiously knocked out of the tournament in the first round by an amateur team.
passive: be ignominiously + past participle (knocked out / defeated / dismissed)
Chidi was ignominiously escorted from the building after his outburst at the board meeting.
passive: be ignominiously escorted / removed / ejected from [place]
The minister resigned ignominiously when reporters proved that he had lied to parliament about the contract.
Mizuki's first novel failed ignominiously, selling fewer than two hundred copies in its first year.
The general's army fled ignominiously across the river, leaving their weapons and flags behind.
- shamefully
broader; covers any morally wrong act, not just public failure
- humiliatingly
focuses on the personal feeling of shame rather than the public nature of the fall
- disgracefully
stresses moral judgment; less tied to defeat or removal
- honourably
with one's reputation intact
- triumphantly
after a clear, public success
用法筆記
Almost always modifies verbs describing public defeat, removal, or collapse (be defeated, be sacked, resign, fail, flee, collapse). Strong negative connotation — implies the failure was not just unfortunate but humiliating in front of others.