adjective
ignoble
ig-NOH-bul/ɪɡˈnəʊbl/
Lacking honor or moral dignity.
He hides his ignoble motives behind promises to help others.
Etymology
The pieces originally denied distinction or noble birth. English extended this social judgment into a moral one: someone or something ignoble lacks honorable character, rather than aristocratic ancestry.
In context
being Noble I shall not contribute for to contribute is ignoble it is for the Rabel to pay after this warning
More examples
- Blaming an innocent coworker is an ignoble way to escape punishment.
- Her generous offer serves an ignoble purpose: buying their silence.
- Even respected leaders sometimes act for ignoble reasons.
Forms
ignoble
ignobly adverb — In a dishonorable or morally undignified way.
Similar words
- dishonorable
- More directly emphasizes violating standards of honesty or honorable conduct.
- base
- Emphasizes deeply low moral character, especially in motives.
- shameful
- Emphasizes deserving shame rather than lacking nobility of character.