ignominious

/ˌɪɡnəˈmɪniəs/
adjective
  1. Deserving or causing public shame or disgrace; humiliating.
    • The team suffered an ignominious defeat in the championship game.
    • The politician's ignominious resignation shocked the nation.
    • He was forced into an ignominious retreat after his plan failed.
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