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- [ig-noh-buh l]
- /ɪgˈnoʊ bəl/
- /ɪɡˈnəʊ.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ig-noh-buh l]
- /ɪgˈnoʊ bəl/
Definitions of ignoble word
- adjective ignoble of low character, aims, etc.; mean; base: his ignoble purposes. 1
- adjective ignoble of low grade or quality; inferior. 1
- adjective ignoble not noble; of humble descent or rank. 1
- adjective ignoble Falconry. noting any hawk with short wings that chases or rakes after the quarry. 1
- noun ignoble Not honorable in character or purpose. 1
- adjective ignoble dishonourable 1
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Origin of ignoble
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin ignōbilis unknown, inglorious, equivalent to in- in-3 + OL gnōbilis (Latin nōbilis) noble
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Parts of speech for Ignoble
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ignoble popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ignoble
adj ignoble
- abject — You use abject to emphasize that a situation or quality is extremely bad.
- base — The base of something is its lowest edge or part.
- coarse — Coarse things have a rough texture because they consist of thick threads or large pieces.
- common — If something is common, it is found in large numbers or it happens often.
- contemptible — If you feel that someone or something is contemptible, you feel strong dislike and disrespect for them.
adjective ignoble
- dishonourable — showing lack of honor or integrity; ignoble; base; disgraceful; shameful: Cheating is dishonorable.
- immoral — violating moral principles; not conforming to the patterns of conduct usually accepted or established as consistent with principles of personal and social ethics.
- reprehensible — deserving of reproof, rebuke, or censure; blameworthy.
- lowly — humble in station, condition, or nature: a lowly cottage.
- unworthy — not worthy; lacking worth or excellence.
Antonyms for ignoble
adj ignoble
- dignified — characterized or marked by dignity of aspect or manner; stately; decorous: dignified conduct.
- honorable — in accordance with or characterized by principles of honor; upright: They were all honorable men.
- reputable — held in good repute; honorable; respectable; estimable: a reputable organization.
- worthy — having adequate or great merit, character, or value: a worthy successor.
- grand — impressive in size, appearance, or general effect: grand mountain scenery.
adjective ignoble
- honourable — (British spelling) Alternative form of honorable.
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