Ignoble

usgb/ɪɡˈnəʊbl/
adjective

Not honorable in character or purpose.

He felt that his family's history of being farmers and workers was ignoble.
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Often appears as...

  • ignoble deeds
  • ignoble pursuit

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Disapproving

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Negative Connotation

Carries a judgement or disapproval, implying a lack of honor or morality.

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The politician was involved in several ignoble scandals.
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Subjective Viewpoint

Usage implies the speaker's personal view on honor, which can be subjective.

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He referred to their scheming as an ignoble tactic.
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Cultural Perspective

Understanding of 'ignoble' can vary across different cultures and historical periods.

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The knight's betrayal was seen as ignoble in the context of medieval chivalry.
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