ignobly
/ɪɡˈnɒbli/
ADVERB
1. In a dishonorable or unethical manner
In a way that shows a lack of moral principles, honesty, or integrity; behaving shamefully or unfairly.
1.1. Acting dishonorably or shamefully
Describes behavior that violates standards of honor, integrity, or decency, often involving betrayal, disgrace, or selfish motives.
Synonyms
- dishonorably
- basely
- shamefully
- disgracefully
- contemptibly
- despicably
Antonyms
- honorably
- nobly
- ethically
- morally
- uprightly
- righteously
Examples
- The leader chose to act ignobly in the face of adversity, betraying his principles.
- The once-respected figure fell from grace after behaving ignobly in public.
- He treated his former allies ignobly when they refused to support his ambitions.
Related Words
- ignoble
- dishonorable
- disgraceful
- unprincipled
- degrading
- corrupt
1.2. Using dishonest or underhanded methods
Describes achieving an objective through deception, manipulation, unfair tactics, or methods that violate accepted ethical standards.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Examples
- The corporation acted ignobly by exploiting loopholes to avoid taxes.
- He ignobly manipulated the competition to secure an unfair advantage.
- The candidate was accused of behaving ignobly to undermine political opponents.
Related Words
- illegally
- improperly
- fraudulently
- unscrupulously
- deceptively
- corruptly