Definition of Ignoble

1. Adjective. Completely lacking nobility in character or quality or purpose. "I think it a less evil that some criminals should escape than that the government should play an ignoble part"


2. Adjective. Not of the nobility. "Untitled civilians"
Exact synonyms: Ungentle, Untitled
Similar to: Lowborn
Derivative terms: Ignobleness

Definition of Ignoble

1. a. Of low birth or family; not noble; not illustrious; plebeian; common; humble.

2. v. t. To make ignoble.

Definition of Ignoble

1. of low character [adj] : IGNOBLY [adv]

Medical Definition of Ignoble

1. 1. Of low birth or family; not noble; not illustrious; plebeian; common; humble. "I was not ignoble of descent." (Shak) "Her royal stock graft with ignoble plants." (Shak) 2. Not honorable, elevated, or generous; base. "'T but a base, ignoble mind, That mounts no higher than a bird can soar." (Shak) "Far from the madding crowd's ignoble strife." (Gray) 3. Not a true or noble falcon; said of certain hawks, as the goshawk. Synonym: Degenerate, degraded, mean, base, dishonorable, reproachful, disgraceful, shameful, scandalous, infamous. Origin: L. Ignobilis; pref. In- not + nobilis noble: cf. F. Ignoble. See In- not, and Noble. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ignoble

ignition
ignitions
ignition coil
ignition key
ignition lock
ignition switch
ignition system
ignition temperature
ignitor
ignitors
ignitron
ignitrons
ignobilities
ignobility
ignoble (current term)
ignoble (current term)
ignobleness
ignoblenesses
ignobler
ignoblest
ignobly
ignomies
ignominies
ignominious
ignominiously
ignominiousness
ignominy
ignomy
ignorable
ignorami

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