Ĭg′no-mĭn′i-ōŭs, a.

(Synop., § 130), a. [Lat. ignominiosus, Fr. ignominieux, It. & Sp. ignominioso.] 1. Marked with ignominy; incurring public disgrace; dishonorable; infamous; shameful; contemptible. Then, with pale fear surprised, Fled ignominious. Milton. 2. Deserving ignominy; worthy of contempt; despicable. “One single, obscure, ignominious projector.” Swift.