Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the word printed in italic bold in the sentence.
It was an ignominious defeat for the team.

shameful

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unexpected

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unaccountable

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humiliating

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Solution

The correct option is B shameful
In this sentence we would be looking for a word which best expresses "Ignominious" from the given options
Ignominious means deserving or causing public disgrace or shame. This means is it a shameful act
If we look into the other options.
Unexpected is something that is not expected or regarded as likely to happen
Unaccountable means unable to be explained
Humiliating making someone feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and pride
Option A is correct

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