Ignoble
Adjective
Definition: Not noble; lacking qualities of high moral character, dignity, or honor.
Definition: Of low character or quality; base; mean.
Synonyms: Base, Dishonorable, Ignominious, Low, Vulgar
Antonyms: Noble, Honorable, Dignified
Examples:
- The ignoble politician only cared about his own personal gain.
- It is an ignoble act to betray someone's trust.
Mnemonics:
- Think of "ignoble" as the opposite of "noble," describing someone or something that lacks noble qualities.
Etymology:
Origin:
Middle French 'ignoble', from Latin 'ignobilis' (in- "not" + gnobilis "noble")
Historical Usage:The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe actions or individuals of low moral character.
Related Idioms:
Idiom:
"Sink to an ignoble level"
Explanation:Refers to someone behaving or lowering themselves to a base or dishonorable level.
Misconceptions:
Misconception:
Confusing "ignoble" with "ignorable" or "ignoble" with "noble."
Explanation:"Ignoble" refers to low moral character, while "ignorable" means able to be ignored, and "noble" refers to someone with high moral character.