Inglorious

usgb/ɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/
adjective

Not famous or acclaimed.

He led an inglorious career as a local shopkeeper.
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Often appears as...

  • inglorious career
  • inglorious end
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Not Celebrated

Used to describe someone or something that lacks honorable achievements or recognition by society.

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Despite his efforts, his work remained inglorious and unnoticed.
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Obscure Failure

Highlights a situation or effort that not only lacks success but also recognition, often undeservedly so.

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The scientist spent his life on inglorious research that never saw the light of day.
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Avoid Positive

Despite the ending ‘-glorious’, 'inglorious' always implies a negative aspect and should not be confused with glorified things.

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The soldier's actions were inglorious and far from the heroic deeds of his comrades.
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