ignoble — not honorable in character or purpose; morally wrong or wicked
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not honorable in character or purpose; morally wrong or wicked
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪɡˈnoʊbəl/
Korean meaning: 고상하지 못한, 비열한, 품위 없는
Korean pronunciation: 익-노-블 (강세: 노)
Example Sentences
- The politician's ignoble attempt to buy votes with pizza was quickly exposed by the media.
- She considered it ignoble to gossip about her colleague's personal problems.
- His ignoble plan to steal credit for his teammate's work backfired spectacularly.
ignoble
ADJECTIVE//ɪɡˈnoʊbəl//
not honorable in character or purpose; morally wrong or wicked
Dishonorable and morally wrong behavior
Though rich and mobile, his heart stays ignoble, while the poor man's spirit remains truly noble!
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Origin
From Latin 'ignobilis', composed of the prefix 'in-' (not) and 'nobilis' (noble, of noble birth), ultimately from 'noscere' (to know). The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 14th century to describe those lacking nobility of character or status.
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📝Examples
“The politician's ignoble attempt to buy votes with pizza was quickly exposed by the media.”
“She considered it ignoble to gossip about her colleague's personal problems.”
“His ignoble plan to steal credit for his teammate's work backfired spectacularly.”
“The ignoble knight was more interested in treasure than in rescuing damsels in distress.”
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