Definition

The quality of being dishonorable or having low moral standards.

Example

His ignobleness was evident in his selfish actions during the crisis.

Conversation

I just read a book about history and it talked a lot about ignobleness.

Really? I didn’t know that was a topic in history books.

Yeah, it described how some leaders acted with such ignobleness during conflicts.

That's interesting! It's crazy how some people choose to behave that way.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ignobleness is formed from "ignoble" (from Latin "ignobilis", meaning not noble or of low birth) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "ignobleness" refers to the state of being not noble or having low moral quality.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not noble' ('ignoble') to remember that 'ignobleness' means the quality of being unworthy or low in character.

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