Ignobility

Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈnɑːbɪləti/

Definitions of ignobility

noun the quality or state of being ignoble; lack of honor or dignity

Example Sentences

A1 The princess refused to marry the peasant due to his ignobility.

A2 The teacher explained to the students the concept of ignobility in medieval society.

B1 The novel explores themes of nobility and ignobility among the characters.

B2 The politician's ignobility was exposed when evidence of corruption was revealed.

C1 The historian analyzed the ignobility of the ruling class during the revolution.

C2 The artist's work delves into the complexities of ignobility and redemption in human nature.

Examples of ignobility in a Sentence

formal The ignobility of his actions brought shame upon his family.

informal I can't believe the ignobility of that guy's behavior.

slang That dude's ignobility is off the charts.

figurative The ignobility of the situation cast a dark shadow over the entire event.

Grammatical Forms of ignobility

• past tense: ignobled
• plural: ignobilities
• comparative: more ignoble
• superlative: most ignoble
• present tense: ignobles
• future tense: will ignoble
• perfect tense: have ignobled
• continuous tense: is ignobling
• singular: ignobility
• positive degree: ignoble
• infinitive: to ignoble
• gerund: ignobling
• participle: ignobled

Origin and Evolution of ignobility

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'ignobility' originated from Latin, specifically from the Latin word 'ignobilis' which means 'unknown' or 'of low birth'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'ignobility' has evolved to refer to the state or quality of being of low social status or lacking in honor or nobility.