Definition

The condition of lacking glory or honor; being shameful or disgraceful.

Example

The ingloriousness of the defeat left the team feeling demoralized.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the ingloriousness of some historical events?

Yeah, it's strange how some moments are forgotten while others are celebrated.

Right? It makes you wonder what we could change about our own legacy.

Exactly! Sometimes, the most important things are overlooked.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ingloriousness → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "glorious" (from Latin "gloriosus", meaning full of glory) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state of being). The word "ingloriousness" refers to the state of being not glorious or lacking glory.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') combined with 'full of glory' ('glorious') to remember that 'ingloriousness' means the state of lacking glory.

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