inglorious

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in·glo·ri·ous / inˈglôrēəs/ • adj. (of an action or situation) causing shame or a loss of honor: the events are inglorious and culminate in a vicious gang crime. ∎  not famous or renowned.DERIVATIVES: in·glo·ri·ous·ly adv.in·glo·ri·ous·ness n.

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