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ignobly

/ɪɡˈnoʊbli/
ig · no · bly
Adjective:ignoble
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• adverb

1

In a dishonorable, shameful, or base manner; without nobility of character or purpose.

Example

"The once-respected leader acted ignobly by blaming his subordinates for the financial scandal."

2

In a manner characteristic of low social rank, humble birth, or inferior status.

Example

"Though ignobly born in a remote provincial village, the scholar rose to become the chief advisor at court."

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• Rhymes for ignobly

• Nearby Words

ignite
igniter
ignition
ignobly
ignominious
ignorable
ignoramus

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'ignoble' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Ignoble' derives from Middle French and Latin 'ignobilis', meaning 'unknown' or 'of low birth', from 'in-' (not) and 'gnobilis' (earlier form of 'nobilis', meaning 'known' or 'noble').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ignobly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ignobly
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