Ignoble (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Not of the nobility; "of ignoble (or ungentle) birth"; "untitled civilians".
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All adjective clusters.
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Meaning 2
Completely lacking nobility in character or quality or purpose; "something cowardly and ignoble in his attitude"; "I think it a less evil that some criminals should escape than that the government should play an ignoble part"- Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr..
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All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The politician's ignoble tactics to discredit his opponent sparked widespread outrage.
- Her ignoble behavior towards her former friend was a stark contrast to her usual kind nature.
- The company's ignoble decision to prioritize profits over employee welfare led to a public backlash.
- The novel exposed the ignoble side of human nature, revealing the darker aspects of human behavior.
- The athlete's ignoble attempt to cheat and win at all costs tarnished the sport's reputation.