🇪🇸Spanish Source WordCode: ES

ignoble

Pronunciation / Transliteration: iɡˈnoβle

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Ignoble/ɪɡˈnoʊ.bəl/
adjectiveCEFR C2 (Proficient)Top #15000 frequency
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🇪🇸 Example Sentence in Spanish:

"Sus acciones ignobles fueron criticadas."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Describing something that is not noble; of low character or dishonorable.

    "His ignoble actions during the crisis revealed his true character."
  2. 2

    Referring to a lack of honor or dignity.

    "The ignoble pursuit of wealth at the expense of others is often criticized."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'ignoble' originates from the Latin 'ignobilis', meaning 'unknown, obscure, or of low birth'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century, evolving to describe actions or qualities that are dishonorable or base.

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