ignoble

The word “ignoble” has 3 syllables: ig-no-ble.

It's pronounced as /ɪɡˈnoʊbəl/.


What is synonym and antonym for ignoble?

In the thesaurus, “ignoble” has 27 synonyms and 22 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for ignoble along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for ignoble

  • common
  • contemptible
  • corrupt
  • cruel
  • despicable
  • detestable
  • dirty
  • dishonorable
  • humble
  • ignominious
  • immoral
  • inferior
  • low
  • low-life
  • lower-class
  • lowly
  • lumpen
  • nasty
  • plebeian
  • poor
  • proletarian
  • sordid
  • unwashed
  • vicious
  • vile
  • vulgar
  • wretched

Antonyms for ignoble

  • aristocratic
  • ethical
  • excellent
  • genteel
  • gentle
  • good
  • grand
  • great
  • high
  • honest
  • honorable
  • lofty
  • moral
  • noble
  • patrician
  • righteous
  • scrupulous
  • straight
  • upper-class
  • upright
  • venerable
  • virtuous

Meanings of ignoble

  • adjective
    1. Not noble; plebeian; common.
    2. Not honorable; base.
    3. Not a true or "noble" falcon; said of certain hawks, such as the goshawk.

Example Sentences

  • The politician's ignoble actions tarnished his reputation irreparably.
  • It is considered ignoble to take advantage of those in vulnerable situations.
  • Despite his wealth, his ignoble behavior revealed his lack of integrity.
  • The company's decision to cut corners for profit was deemed ignoble by the public.
  • History remembers those who rise above ignoble motives to pursue noble causes.

On this page you'll find 49 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ignoble, such as: aristocratic, common, contemptible, corrupt, cruel, despicable, detestable.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

base

  • bad
  • basis
  • bedrock
  • bottom
  • bridgehead
  • camp
  • capital
  • center
  • core
  • cornerstone
  • corrupt
  • cruel
  • depend
  • depot
  • detestable
  • dirty
  • establish
  • field
  • focus
  • foot
  • foothold
  • fortress
  • found
  • foundation
  • garrison
  • ground
  • headquarters
  • heart
  • home
  • hub
  • humble
  • ignoble
  • ignominious
  • immoral
  • infrastructure
  • locate
  • low
  • low-down
  • mean
  • mecca
  • nasty
  • nucleus
  • paltry
  • port
  • post
  • predicate
  • rest
  • seat
  • set up
  • settlement
  • site
  • source
  • station
  • stay
  • stronghold
  • support
  • terminal
  • vicious
  • vile

ignominious

  • bad
  • contemptible
  • corrupt
  • criminal
  • cruel
  • despicable
  • detestable
  • dirty
  • disgraceful
  • dishonorable
  • embarrassing
  • execrable
  • ignoble
  • immoral
  • infamous
  • nasty
  • notorious
  • shady
  • shameful
  • sordid
  • vicious
  • vile
  • wretched

paltry

  • bad
  • base
  • cheap
  • contemptible
  • corrupt
  • cruel
  • deficient
  • despicable
  • detestable
  • dirty
  • dishonorable
  • execrable
  • ignoble
  • ignominious
  • immoral
  • insignificant
  • lame
  • low
  • low-down
  • meager
  • mean
  • measly
  • miserable
  • nasty
  • nominal
  • pathetic
  • petty
  • pitiful
  • poor
  • puny
  • slight
  • sordid
  • terrible
  • tiny
  • trivial
  • unacceptable
  • vicious
  • vile
  • wretched
  • wrong

unchivalrous

  • ignoble
  • immoral
  • rotten
  • unethical
  • ungentlemanly
  • unjust
  • unprincipled
  • unrighteous
  • unscrupulous

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