ig·no·min·i·ous \|ignə|minēəs\adjective Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French ignominieux, from Latin ignominiosus, from ignominia + -osus -ous 1.: marked by, full of, or characterized by disgrace or shame : dishonorable < an ignominious fate > < an ignominious peace treaty > 2.: deserving of shame or infamy : despicable < ignominious language > 3.: humiliating, degrading < ignominious labor >