Synonyms of inglorious
100 similar words · 52 opposite words
Another word for inglorious is pathetic. Other synonyms of inglorious are despicable, base, laughable, miserable and contemptible. The opposite of inglorious is glorious.
Synonyms and similar words for inglorious
adjectiveIgnominious; disgraceful.
- scornworthyWorthy of scorn.
- shameful
- vile
- abject
- filthy
- baseMorally reprehensible, immoral; cowardly.
- beggarly
- blameworthyDeserving blame or censure; reprehensible.
- carrion figurativelyDisgusting, horrid, rotten.
- cheap
- choicalSynonym of physical, material, or base.
- contemptibleDeserving contempt.
- cringingAct of one who cringes.
- damnable
- dedecorousDisgraceful; unbecoming.
- degraded
- deplorable
- deridableCapable of, or suitable for, being derided.
- derisibleDeserving derision (“treatment with disdain or contempt”).
- despicableFit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean.
- despisableWorthy to be despised.
- dirty
- discreditable
- disdainableAble to be disdained; subject to disdain.
- disgraceful
- dishonorable
- disreputableNot respectable, lacking repute; discreditable.
- execrable
- groveling
- hylicSynonym of physical, material, or base.
- hylicalSynonym of physical or material.
- ignoble
- ignominiousEspecially of a person: deserving of disgrace or dishonour; contemptible, despicable.
- lame
- laughableWorthless; worthy of contempt or derision.
- loathsomeHighly offensive; abominable, sickening.
- lousyUnderhanded; mean; contemptible.
- low
- ludicrous
- mean
- mean-spiritedHaving a base, nasty, petty, or malevolent disposition; tawdry.
- miserableWretched; worthless; mean; contemptible.
- obscene
- outrageous
- paltry
- patheticArousing scorn or contempt, often due to miserable inadequacy.
- pissass vulgarWorthless, backward, undeveloped, nondescript, reprehensible, or small.
- pitiableThat deserves, evokes or can be given pity; pitiful.
- pitiful
- plebeian
- punkBad, substandard.
- putrid
- reprehensibleDeserving of reprehension.
- reprehensiveReprehensible.
- reptile
- reptilianUnthinking, low, base, contemptible.
- ridiculous
- risible
- roynish
- scabbedVile; worthless.
- scummySleazy, worthless, no good.
- scurvyOf a person or thing: disgustingly mean; contemptible, despicable, low.
- shabby
- shit vulgarNasty; despicable.
- sleazy
- slavish
- slimy
- sordid
- sorry
- trashy
- ugly
- uncommendableNot commendable.
- uncoolNot in accord with the current fashion, standards, or mores of a particular group; not cool.
- unmentionableToo embarrassing or shocking to be discussed.
- unwashed
- unsophisticatedNot sophisticated; lacking sophistication.
- unworthyNot worthy; lacking value or merit; worthless.
- vulgar
- weak
- worthlessHaving no worth or use; without value.
- wretchedOf a person, etc.: behaving in a manner causing contempt; base, despicable, wicked.
- reptitious obsolete
- scald obsolete
adjectiveNot famous; obscure.
- glorilessWithout glory; unglorious.
- ungloriedNot made glorious.
- unsungWhich has not been lauded or appreciated.
- namelessNot well-known; not having made a name for oneself.
- nonfamousNot famous.
- obscure
- unfamousNot famous.
- unhonoredNot honored.
- unglorifiedNot glorified.
- unglorifulNot gloriful or glorious; unglorious.
- ungloriousNot glorious.
- unnoticedNot noticed.
- unnotedThat has not been noted.
- unreputedWithout a great reputation; insignificant.
- unrenownedNot renowned.
- fameless obsoleteWithout fame.
- renownless archaicWithout renown; inglorious.
Opposite of inglorious
adjectiveIgnominious; disgraceful.
- gloriousExhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory.
- admirable
- commendableWorthy of commendation; deserving praise; admirable, creditable, or meritorious.
- creditable
- estimable
- honorable
- laudable
- praiseworthyMeriting praise; worthy of high praise.
- respectable
- reverableFit to be revered; worthy of reverence.
- reverend
- valuable
- venerable
- worthy
- allowable obsolete
adjectiveNot famous; obscure.
- bait
- fabled
- famedHaving fame; famous or noted.
- famous
- iconic
- irreconditeNot recondite; well-known.
- known
- legendary
- notable
- notedWell known because of one's reputation; famous, celebrated.
- noteworthyDeserving attention; notable; worthy of notice.
- proverbial
- recognizableAble to be recognized.
- renownedFamous, celebrated, or well-known; widely praised or highly honored.
- storied
- well-known
- admired
- applauded
- blessed
- distinguished
- eminent
- esteemedRespected, having respect or admiration from others.
- feared
- glorifulFilled with glory; glorious.
- honouredRespected, having received honour.
- illustriousAdmired, distinguished, respected, or well-known.
- priceless figuratively
- reputableHaving a good reputation; honourable.
- respectedDeserving of respect; due special honor or appreciation.
- reveredRespected or given reverence.
- sacred
- treasuredValued; especially, having a personal value.
- valuedHaving a value, esteemed.
- veneratedRegarded with deep respect from others.
- well-regardedAdmired, highly thought of, approved of.
- famoused obsoleteFamed; renowned.
- mere obsolete
Meaning of inglorious
- adjective Ignominious; disgraceful.
- adjective Not famous; obscure.
inglorious in other languages
Questions about synonyms of inglorious
- What is another word for inglorious?
- Inglorious has 100 synonyms on Word.ws, such as pathetic, despicable, base, laughable, miserable, contemptible, reprehensible and ignominious.
- What is the opposite of inglorious?
- The opposite of inglorious is glorious. Other antonyms of inglorious are commendable, praiseworthy and valuable.
- What does inglorious mean?
- Inglorious means ignominious; disgraceful.
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