ignominiously

Their attempt failed ignominiously.

他们的企图可耻地失败了。

For instance, the more versatile Singaporeans, with richer experiences of life, might have been deterred from taking part for fear of losing face within sight of friends and relatives, should they perform ignominiously.

一些阅历丰富的新坡人，可能害怕会在亲人和朋友面前出丑，而不愿意参。