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    ig·no·ble
    [iɡˈnōb(ə)l]
    adjective
    ignoble (adjective) · ignobler (comparative adjective) · ignoblest (superlative adjective)
    1. not honorable in character or purpose:
      "ignoble feelings of intense jealousy"
    2. of humble origin or social status:
      "he is shamed by his ignoble birth"
    Origin
    late Middle English (in ignoble): from French, or from Latin ignobilis, from in- ‘not’ + gnobilis, older form of nobilis ‘noble’.
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    adjective
    1. not honorable in character or purpose:
      dishonorable
      unworthy
      base
      shameful
      contemptible
      despicable
      shabby
      abject
      low
      sordid
      degraded
      corrupt
      mean
      wrong
      improper
      unprincipled
      uncharitable
      discreditable
      blameworthy
      reprehensible
      unchivalrous
      Opposite:
      noble
    2. of humble origin or social status:
      humble
      low
      low-born
      low-ranking
      plebeian
      proletarian
      peasant
      poor
      common
      ordinary
      simple
      plain
      inferior
      subordinate
      obscure
      low-bred
      Opposite:
      noble
      aristocratic
     
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    What is ignoble adjective?
    Definition of ignoble adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary not good or honest; that should make you feel shame synonym base The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words. Try it for free as part of the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app

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    Where does the word ignoble come from?
    The adjective 'ignoble' has its roots in Latin. It stems from the Latin word 'ignobilis,' which is a combination of 'in,' meaning 'not,' and 'nobilis,' meaning 'noble' or 'honorable.' Therefore, etymologically, 'ignoble' can be understood as 'not noble' or 'lacking in nobility.'

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    What does ignobilis mean?
    1. Not noble in quality, character, or purpose; base or dishonorable. See Synonyms at base 2. 2. Not of high social status; common. [Middle English, of low birth, from Old French, from Latin ignōbilis : i-, in-, not; see in-1 + nōbilis, gnōbilis, noble; see noble.] ig′no·bil′i·ty (-bĭl′ĭ-tē), ig·no′ble·ness n.

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    What is ignoble euphemism?
    As there are many Corsican policemen on the Continent they use this euphemism to designate the ignoble calling they follow. “Fine writing,” the subjection of noble words to ignoble service, is to be avoided. Words related to ignoble are not direct synonyms, but are associated with the word ignoble.

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