inglorious

Example Sentences

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It is not Smith’s fault that his investigation has reached such a premature and inglorious end.

From Slate • Nov. 25, 2024

Working the PK is often a thankless, inglorious task, but one that was key to the Kings’ success in the regular season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2024

Brooks Koepka led from the second hole Friday morning until the sixth hole Sunday afternoon until he suffered through an inglorious 22-hole stretch without a birdie, and Rahm shot 69 to win by four.

From Washington Times • Apr. 11, 2023

But we know where things are headed; the inglorious ends of a long con are often more predictable than they are narratively satisfying.

From New York Times • Mar. 7, 2023

This was street-level urban politics, conducted house by house, block by block, the work sweaty and inglorious.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee