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Inglorious

Not glorious; not bringing honor or glory; not accompanied with fame, honor, or celebrity; obscure; humble; as, an inglorious life of ease.

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Dishonorable 84% connected

Wanting in honor; not honorable; bringing or deserving dishonor; staining the character, and lessening the reputation; shameful; disgraceful; base.

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Dishonorable 84% connected

Wanting in honor; not honorable; bringing or deserving dishonor; staining the character, and lessening the reputation; shameful; disgraceful; base.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Obscure 84% connected

Covered over, shaded, or darkened; destitute of light; imperfectly illuminated; dusky; dim.

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Obscure 84% connected

Covered over, shaded, or darkened; destitute of light; imperfectly illuminated; dusky; dim.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Unknown 84% connected

Not known; not apprehended.

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Unknown 84% connected

Not known; not apprehended.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Dishonorable 66% connected

Wanting in honor; not honorable; bringing or deserving dishonor; staining the character, and lessening the reputation; shameful; disgraceful; base.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Dishonorable 66% connected

Wanting in honor; not honorable; bringing or deserving dishonor; staining the character, and lessening the reputation; shameful; disgraceful; base.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Unknown 66% connected

Not known; not apprehended.

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Unknown 66% connected

Not known; not apprehended.

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Synonym 5

Black 92% connected

Destitute of light, or incapable of reflecting it; of the color of soot or coal; of the darkest or a very dark color, the opposite of white; characte…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Disgraceful 92% connected

Bringing disgrace; causing shame; shameful; dishonorable; unbecoming; as, profaneness is disgraceful to a man.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Ignominious 92% connected

Marked with ignominy; in curring public disgrace; dishonorable; shameful.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Opprobrious 92% connected

Expressive of opprobrium; attaching disgrace; reproachful; scurrilous; as, opprobrious language.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Shameful 92% connected

Bringing shame or disgrace; injurious to reputation; disgraceful.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Glorious 94% connected

Exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory; noble; praiseworthy; excellent; splendid; illustrious; inspiring admir…

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Glorious 94% connected

Exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory; noble; praiseworthy; excellent; splendid; illustrious; inspiring admir…

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