adj.
Pronunciation: ( ˌ )in- ' glo ̇ r- ē - ə s
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin inglorius, from in- + gloria glory
Date: 1573
1 : SHAMEFUL , IGNOMINIOUS <an inglorious defeat>
2 : not glorious : lacking fame or honor <made an inglorious comeback>
– in · glo · ri · ous · ly adverb
– in · glo · ri · ous · ness noun