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ignominioso
[ig.no.mi.ni.ˈo.zu]
adjective
masculine
pl: ignominiosos
ignominious
1.
Causing or deserving public disgrace or shame; dishonorable
The general suffered an ignominious defeat in battle.
O general sofreu uma derrota ignominiosa na batalha.
2.
Humiliating or degrading in character
He was forced to endure an ignominious retreat from the city.
Ele foi forçado a suportar uma retirada ignominiosa da cidade.
Synonyms
vergonhoso
desonroso
humilhante
infame
degradante
deshonorado
Antonyms
honroso
glorioso
digno
respeitável
nobre
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ignominioso
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ignominioso
Common in formal and academic contexts
Portugal
ignominioso
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
uma derrota ignominiosa
uma retirada ignominiosa
um fim ignominioso
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