Ignoble

/ɪɡˈnoʊbəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not honorable in character or purpose.

His ignoble act of cheating in the competition was met with great disapproval.

Of humble origin or social status.

Despite his ignoble beginnings, he rose to great heights in the corporate world.

Deserving of contempt; base or vile.

The ignoble behavior of the politician was swiftly condemned by the public.

From Latin 'ignobilis', meaning 'unknown, obscure'.

an ignoble deed

An action that is shameful or dishonorable.

ignoble thoughts

Thoughts that are low-minded or unethical.

ignobility

The quality of being ignoble; baseness.

ignobly

In a manner that is not honorable.

Low-class or despicable behavior.

That was such an ignoble move, man!

Someone acting in a morally reprehensible manner.

Don't be so ignoble, own up to your mistakes!