adj.
Pronunciation: ˌ ig-n ə - ' mi-n ē - ə s
Function: adjective
Date: 15th century
1 : marked with or characterized by disgrace or shame : DISHONORABLE
2 : deserving of shame or infamy : DESPICABLE
3 : HUMILIATING , DEGRADING <suffered an ignominious defeat>
– ig · no · min · i · ous · ly adverb
– ig · no · min · i · ous · ness noun