IGNOMIN'IOUS, adjective [Latin ignominiosus. See Ignominy.] 1. Incurring disgrace; cowardly; of mean character. Then with pale fear surprised, Fled ignominious 2. Very shameful; reproachful; dishonorable; infamous. To be hanged for a crime is ignominious Whipping, cropping and branding are ignominious punishments. 3. Despicable; worthy of contempt; as an ignominious projector.
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