inglorious

/ɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/ (ame, ipa) · /(ˌ)in-ˈglȯr-ē-əs/ (ame, mw)

inglorious — adjective

  • ingloriouspositive
  • more ingloriouscomparative
  • most inglorioussuperlative

1. describing an action or event that is so unfair or dishonest that people lose re

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describing an action or event that is so unfair or dishonest that people lose respect for the person or group responsible for it

例句

The company's inglorious treatment of its workers sparked a public protest.

collocation: inglorious treatment

Hassan was fired for his inglorious attempt to cheat during the final exam.

同義詞
  • shameful

    more common and broader; can describe both actions and feelings

  • dishonorable

    focuses on violation of moral principles or codes of conduct

  • ignominious

    suggests public humiliation and loss of reputation, especially after a failure

  • disgraceful

    emphasizes the loss of respect from others

反義詞
  • honorable

    describes actions that earn respect and admiration

  • praiseworthy

    describes conduct that deserves approval and applause

文法句型

inglorious + noun

be + inglorious

用法筆記

Commonly used with nouns describing actions or treatment (retreat, conduct, treatment, episode). Typically describes public or institutional behavior rather than private feelings.

常見錯誤

❌He felt inglorious after making the mistake.
✅He felt ashamed after making the mistake.
💡'inglorious' describes actions or events, not a person's emotional state.
❌She told an inglorious lie.
✅She told a shameful lie.
💡'inglorious' is typically used for public or consequential actions, not everyday dishonest acts.

2. without any quality or achievement that would make someone or something admired

2.形容詞C1
釋義

without any quality or achievement that would make someone or something admired or remembered by others

例句

After two inglorious seasons, the baseball team quietly disbanded without any ceremony.

Vikram's acting career ended in an inglorious failure when the theater closed down.

collocation: inglorious failure

同義詞
  • obscure

    more common; suggests being unknown or hard to notice

  • undistinguished

    emphasizes lack of notable achievement

  • unremarkable

    neutral; simply means nothing special stands out

反義詞
  • glorious

    describes something that brings fame and admiration

  • illustrious

    suggests lasting fame and achievement

文法句型

inglorious + noun

be + inglorious

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 1 (DISHONORABLE): this sense carries no moral judgment — it simply means lacking fame or distinction. Often describes careers, endings, or outcomes that fail to attract notice.

常見錯誤

❌The restaurant served an inglorious meal.
✅The restaurant served an unremarkable meal.
💡'inglorious' refers to lack of honor or fame, not everyday quality.