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   Ig·no·ble

   /iɡˈnōb(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. not honorable in character or purpose: "ignoble feelings of intense jealousy"
   • 2. of humble origin or social status.

   Word Origin late Middle English (in ignoble (sense 2)): from French, or from Latin ignobilis, from in- ‘not’ + gnobilis, older form of nobilis ‘noble’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. ignobility noun
   • 2. ignobly adverb

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   Define ignoble. ignoble synonyms, ignoble pronunciation, ignoble translation, English dictionary definition of ignoble. adj. 1. Not noble in quality, character, or purpose; base or dishonorable. See Synonyms at base2. 2. Not of high social status; common. ig′no·bil′i·ty ,...

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   WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024. ig•no•ble (ig nō′ bəl), adj. of low character, aims, etc.; mean; base: his ignoble purposes. of low grade or quality; inferior. not noble; of humble descent or rank.

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   What does the word ignoble mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the word ignoble, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. ignoble has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. birds (early 1600s) hawking and falconry (mid 1700s) See meaning & use.

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   ignoble meaning, definition, what is ignoble: ignoble thoughts, feelings, or actions a...: Learn more.

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   Dictionary Definition of 'ignoble' Characterized by a lack of honor, moral principles, or ethical integrity. "The coach's ignoble tactics of cheating to win games tarnished the team's reputation." Detailed Meaning of 'ignoble' When something is deemed ignoble, it is considered base, shameful, or unworthy of respect or admiration.

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   The war criminal killed himself before he could be executed for his ignoble deeds. synonyms: base, contemptible, despicable, disgraceful, ignominious, scurvy, shameful, sordid, squalid, vile, wretched antonyms: noble similar words: crude, foul, low, mean, shabby, vulgar: definition 2: not of noble birth or position; common.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › ignobleIGNOBLE - 43 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   adjective. These are words and phrases related to ignoble. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of ignoble. The assassination was one of history's most ignoble deeds. Synonyms. despicable. infamous. heinous. shameful. dishonorable. base. contemptible. nefarious. vile. dastardly. low. unconscionable. foul