The word "ignominious" has been central in literature and history as a marker of shame and disgrace. It is often used in discussions of leadership, morality, and character, especially when referring to acts that violate societal norms or ethical standards. The word continues to be relevant today in both political and personal contexts, as it highlights the consequences of actions that bring dishonor.
Translation of 'ignominious' in Telugu
Word 'ignominious' in Other Languages
- ignominious in Assamese অসমীয়া
- ignominious in Bengali বাংলা
- ignominious in Bodo बड़ो
- ignominious in Dogri डोगरी
- ignominious in English
- ignominious in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- ignominious in Hindi हिन्दी
- ignominious in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- ignominious in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- ignominious in Konkani कोंकणी
- ignominious in Maithili মৈথিলী
- ignominious in Malayalam മലയാളം
- ignominious in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- ignominious in Marathi मराठी
- ignominious in Nepali नेपाली
- ignominious in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- ignominious in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- ignominious in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- ignominious in Santali
- ignominious in Sindhi سنڌي
- ignominious in Tamil தமிழ்
- ignominious in Telugu తెలుగు
- ignominious in Urdu اُردُو
Ignominious
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
/ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪn.i.əs/
Definitions
- 1. Deserving or causing public disgrace or shame.
- 2. Characterized by disgrace or shameful behavior.
- 3. Marked by dishonor or humiliation.
Usage Examples
- "The general’s ignominious defeat led to his disgrace."
- "The ignominious behavior of the team during the match was widely condemned."
- "The ignominious lie was exposed, causing great embarrassment to the politician."
Etymology
From Latin "ignominia," meaning "disgrace" or "shame," formed from "in-" meaning "not" and "nomen," meaning "name," suggesting a loss of good name or reputation. The word "ignominious" entered English in the 16th century.
Synonyms
- Disgraceful
- Shameful
- Dishonorable
- Degrading
- Humiliating
Antonyms
- Honorable
- Respectable
- Reputable
- Distinguished
- Esteemed
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | ignominioso | /iɣnoˈminjoso/ |
| French | ignominieux | /iɡnɔminjø/ |
| German | ignominös | /ˌɪɡnoˈmiːnøːs/ |
| Italian | ignominioso | /iɡnoˈmiːnjozo/ |
| Russian | позорный | /pɐˈzor.nɨj/ |
| Chinese | 可耻的 | /kěchǐ de/ |
| Japanese | 恥ずべき | /hazubeki/ |
| Korean | 불명예스러운 | /bulmyeongyeseuroun/ |
| Arabic | مُهين | /muhīn/ |
| Hindi | अपमानजनक | /apmānjanak/ |
| Bengali | অপমানজনক | /ôpmānjonok/ |
| Punjabi | ਅਪਮਾਨਜਨਕ | /apmānjanak/ |
| Odia | অପମାନଜନକ | /apmānjanak/ |
| Telugu | అపమానకరమైన | /apamānakaramaina/ |
| Marathi | अपमानजनक | /apmānjanak/ |
| Gujarati | અપમાનજનક | /apmānjanak/ |
| Malayalam | അപമാനകരമായ | /apamānakaramāya/ |
| Tamil | பதிதானமான | /padithāṉamāṉa/ |
| Urdu | رسوائی | /ruswāʽī/ |
| Portuguese | ignominioso | /iɡnoˈminjoso/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- US: /ɪɡˈnəʊmɪnɪəs/
- UK: /ɪɡˈnəʊmɪnɪəs/
Historical Usage
Since the 16th century, "ignominious" has been used to describe anything that causes disgrace or shame. Initially, the term referred to public dishonor, especially in contexts like military defeats or scandals. Over time, the word came to be used more broadly, describing any action or individual that brings shame or disgrace upon themselves or others.
Cultural Nuances
The term "ignominious" carries strong connotations in cultures that place high value on honor, reputation, and public respect. In many societies, being labeled as "ignominious" can lead to social ostracism, and individuals may go to great lengths to avoid actions that might be considered ignoble. This reflects the deep cultural significance of personal and public honor in various traditions.