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Synonyms of ignominious

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Another word for ignominious is pathetic. Other synonyms of ignominious are despicable, base, laughable, miserable and contemptible.

Synonyms and similar words for ignominious

adjectiveEspecially of a person: deserving of disgrace or dishonour; contemptible, despicable.

Meaning of ignominious

  1. adjective Especially of a person: deserving of disgrace or dishonour; contemptible, despicable.
  2. adjective Causing or marked by disgrace or dishonour; disgraceful, dishonourable; also (loosely), humiliating, shameful.

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Questions about synonyms of ignominious

What is another word for ignominious?
Ignominious has 83 synonyms on Word.ws, such as pathetic, despicable, base, laughable, miserable, contemptible, reprehensible and inglorious.
What does ignominious mean?
Ignominious means especially of a person: deserving of disgrace or dishonour; contemptible, despicable.

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