Gnominious is an adjective used to describe something or someone that is shameful, disgraceful or worthy of contempt. It is often used to describe actions that are considered dishonorable or actions that one is ashamed to admit. Synonyms for this term include disgraceful, ignoble, shameful, despicable, contemptible, dishonorable, and ignominious. Other synonyms for the term include disreputable, lowly, unprincipled, shoddy, sordid, and unrespectable. These words are often used interchangeably with gnominious depending on the context in which they are used. Ultimately, use of any of these synonyms convey a sense of shame, disgrace or unworthiness associated with an action or behavior.