Meaning of the word ignominious in English

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ignominious

US /ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪn.i.əs/
UK /ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪn.i.əs/

Adjective

deserving or causing public disgrace or shame

Example:
The team suffered an ignominious defeat in the final.
He made an ignominious exit from the political scene.