Inglorious (adjective)

1. Not worthy of great honor, respect, or fame.
2. Not having a brilliant or impressive quality.

Origin:

This word is formed by the combination of the prefix "in-" meaning "not" and the word "glorious" meaning "worthy of great honor, respect, or fame" or "having a brilliant or impressive quality".

Examples:

1. The defeat was an inglorious end to a once-great team.
2. His inglorious exit from the company was met with little fanfare.
3. The inglorious end to his political career was a result of the scandal.
4. The war was an inglorious and brutal affair.
5. The inglorious defeat was a turning point in the company's history.