If you describe an experience or action as ignominious, you mean it is embarrassing because it shows a great lack of success.
例句
...their ignominious defeat...他們恥辱的戰敗Many thought that he was doomed to ignominious failure.許多人認為他注定會極不光彩地失敗。
英漢詞典釋義
adv.
可恥地;不光彩地
Their attempt failed ignominiously.他們的企圖可恥地失敗了。For instance, the more versatile Singaporeans, with richer experiences of life, might have been deterred from taking part for fear of losing face within sight of friends and relatives, should they perform ignominiously.一些閱歷豐富的新加坡人,可能害怕會在親人和朋友面前出丑,而不愿意參加節目。
英英詞典釋義
Adverb
1. in a dishonorably manner or to a dishonorable degree;