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Ignominious

Definition:

Adjective

• Characterized by shame, disgrace, or humiliation.
• Marked by or deserving of public disgrace or shame.

Sample Sentences:

1. After cheating on the exam, Tom received an ignominious expulsion from school.
2. The once-successful politician's ignominious downfall was met with public outrage.
3. Her ignominious defeat in the championship was a hard blow to her self-esteem.

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