ignoble

[/ɪɡˈnoʊbəl/]

adjective

ignóbil

1. not honorable in character or purpose; dishonorable; base

He resorted to ignoble tactics to win the election.

Ele recorreu a táticas ignóbeis para vencer a eleição.

2. of low social status or rank; not noble

Despite his ignoble birth, he became a respected scholar.

Apesar de seu nascimento ignóbil, ele se tornou um estudioso respeitado.

3. morally degrading or shameful

The ignoble act of betraying his friend haunted him forever.

O ato ignóbil de trair seu amigo o assombrou para sempre.

NYC Slang

low-down, sketch, dirty

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

ignóbil

standard usage

São Paulo

ignóbil

standard usage

Rio de Janeiro

ignóbil

standard usage

Portugal

ignóbil

standard usage; may also use 'vil' or 'infame' in some contexts

ignoble death - a dishonorable or shameful way to die

ignoble end - a shameful conclusion or outcome

ignoble lie - a contemptible or dishonorable falsehood

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