How Do You Spell IGNOMINIOUS?

Pronunciation: [ˌɪɡnəmˈɪnɪəs] (IPA)

Ignominious is a word that means shameful or disgraceful. The spelling of this word can be a bit tricky, but understanding its IPA phonetic transcription can make it easier to pronounce. The word is spelled with an "i" before the "g," which makes the "g" sound like a "j" (/ɪɡˈnɒmɪniəs/). The "o" in the middle is pronounced as a short "o" (/ˌɪɡnəʊˈmɪniəs/). The last syllable of the word is pronounced with a schwa sound, which is represented by the symbol "ə" (/ɪɡˈnɒmɪniəs/). Remembering these sounds can help make spelling and pronouncing "ignominious" a little bit easier.

IGNOMINIOUS Meaning and Definition

1. Ignominious is an adjective used to describe an action, event, or situation that is characterized by deep shame, humiliation, or disgrace. This term is often associated with one's behavior, actions, or the manner in which an event unfolds, causing embarrassment or a loss of dignity.

   When something is ignominious, it implies a severe and public humiliation that not only damages a person's reputation, but also causes them to be looked down upon or scorned by others. An ignominious act may involve dishonesty, deceit, or betrayal, resulting in a significant loss of honor or respect.

   Furthermore, an ignominious event can be perceived as a downfall, a failure, or a defeat that is intensely embarrassing and hard to forget. Instances such as a public figure being exposed for a scandal, an athlete committing a disgraceful act during a competition, or a leader facing consequences for their unethical actions are all examples of ignominious situations.

   The term ignominious can also broaden its scope to describe a general sense of dishonor or infamy attached to something, such as an ignominious defeat or an ignominious end. This adjective carries a strong negative connotation, emphasizing the disrepute, shame, and humiliation associated with the action or event being discussed.

2. Incurring or inflicting disgrace or shame; mean; dishonourable.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of IGNOMINIOUS

The word "ignominious" can be traced back to the Latin term "ignominiosus", which is derived from the combination of "in" (meaning "not") and "nomen" (meaning "name" or "reputation"). In Latin, "ignominiosus" referred to something or someone without honor or dignity. Over time, this term evolved into the Old French word "ignominieus", which eventually entered Middle English as "ignominious" with the same meaning.

Similar spelling words for IGNOMINIOUS

• ignominiously,
• Ignominies,
• agnomens,
• ignominy.