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inglorious
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[ɪnˈɡlɔːrɪəs], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- (of an action or situation) causing shame or a loss of honour
(e.g: an inglorious episode in British imperial history)
- not famous or renowned
(e.g: inglorious though the peasants may have been, this is not synonymous with mute)
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Origin
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mid 16th century: from Latin inglorius (from in- (expressing negation) + gloria ‘glory’) + -ous
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