All 3 Uses of
ignominious
in
The Mysterious Benedict Society
- Are you ready for ignominious defeat?" shouted Rhonda from across the courtyard.†
p. 483.6ignominious = deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
- Kate shouted back, then whispered to Reynie, "Actually, 'ignominious' is the word I don't know."†
p. 483.7 *
- No, 'ignominious' means shameful.†
p. 483.8
Definition:
deserving or bringing disgrace or shame -- typically in reference to behavior or character