Ignominious (adjective)

Deserving or causing public disgrace or shame; marked by or attended with ignominy.

Origin:

Derived from the latin word 'ignominia' meaning shame, dishonor or disgrace.

Examples:

1. The politician's ignominious fall from grace was due to a series of scandals and corruption charges.
2. The football team suffered an ignominious defeat, losing the championship game in front of a home crowd.
3. The spy was caught in an ignominious manner, betraying his country and endangering his colleagues.
4. The scientist's ignominious reputation was tarnished by plagiarism, fraud, and unethical behavior.
5. The general's ignominious retreat was seen as a sign of weakness and cowardice, resulting in a loss of morale among his troops.