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ingloriously

/ɪnˈɡlɔː.ri.əs.li/
in · glo · ri · ous · ly
Adjective:inglorious
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• adverb

1

In a shameful, dishonorable, or humiliating manner that brings disgrace rather than honor.

Example

"The once-celebrated political campaign ended ingloriously after a series of financial scandals came to light."

2

In an obscure, undistinguished, or uncelebrated manner; without achieving fame or renown.

Example

"Despite high expectations at the start of the season, the defending champions bowed out of the tournament ingloriously in the first round."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective "inglorious" and the adverbial suffix "-ly," ultimately deriving from the Latin "inglorius" (meaning "without glory" or "undistinguished").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ingloriously. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ingloriously
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