Ignoble

Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈnoʊbəl/

Definitions of ignoble

adjective not honorable in character or purpose; shameful

Example Sentences

A1 Stealing is an ignoble act.

A2 The character's ignoble behavior led to their downfall in the story.

B1 The politician's ignoble actions were exposed by the media.

B2 His ignoble intentions were clear from the start.

C1 The CEO's ignoble decision to cut corners ultimately hurt the company's reputation.

C2 The ignoble conduct of the soldiers during the war was widely condemned.

Examples of ignoble in a Sentence

formal His ignoble actions brought shame upon his family's name.

informal Don't stoop to such ignoble behavior just to get ahead.

slang I can't believe he would do something so ignoble.

figurative The ignoble act of betrayal left a lasting scar on their friendship.

Grammatical Forms of ignoble

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

Origin and Evolution of ignoble

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'ignoble' originated from the Latin word 'ignobilis', which is a combination of 'in-' (not) and 'nobilis' (noble).

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'ignoble' has retained its original meaning of 'not noble' or 'of low birth or common origin'. It is often used to describe actions or characteristics that are base, dishonorable, or unworthy.