ignominious
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Year: 2015 Compiled by: Laura Bennett Of note: Although the numerical scale spanned from 1–10, one particularly ignominious scene earned a score of −1.
From Slate ● Oct. 7, 2026
Holly: Fernandez's World Cup run came to an ignominious end with a red card in the final, having had an impressive tournament, scoring two goals.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
The loss immediately entered the ranks of the most ignominious moments in the long and ignominious history of England’s national team.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
Tesla stock is trying to stop an ignominious streak on Friday.
From Barron's ● Mar. 29, 2026
“Kate! Reynie! Are you ready for ignominious defeat?” shouted Rhonda from across the courtyard.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
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