Ignoblest: meaning, definitions and examples
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ignoblest
[ ษชษกหnoสblษst ]
moral quality
The term 'ignoblest' refers to the lowest or most despicable quality of a person or action. It implies a sense of shame or dishonor. In general discourse, it describes actions or behaviors that lacking nobility or virtue, often associated with a lack of honor. The ignoblest acts are those that are driven by selfish desires rather than altruism. This concept is often used in literature and moral discussions to critique base intentions.
Synonyms
base, despicable, dishonorable, vile.
Examples of usage
- His ignoblest desires led him to betray his friends.
- The ignoblest actions of a leader can tarnish their legacy.
- They were driven by ignoblest motives in their pursuit of wealth.
Translations
Translations of the word "ignoblest" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ignรณbil
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคเฅเคเฅเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช unwรผrdig
๐ฎ๐ฉ rendah
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะธะถัะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ podลy
๐ฏ๐ต ๅใใ
๐ซ๐ท ignoble
๐ช๐ธ ignoble
๐น๐ท aลaฤฤฑlฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ๋น์ดํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญููุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ neฤestnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ neฤestnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅ้
๐ธ๐ฎ podlost
๐ฎ๐ธ รณheiรฐarlegur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑััััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aลaฤฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ ignoble
Etymology
The word 'ignoblest' is derived from the Latin word 'ignobilis', which combines 'in-' (meaning 'not') and 'nobilis' (meaning 'noble'). The prefix 'in-' is used to create a negation, while 'nobilis' relates to nobility or honorable qualities. The Latin root indicates a lack of noble status, which has carried over into the English term, reflecting a moral judgment about someone or something that is considered lowly or shameful. The usage of 'ignoble' in English began in the late 14th century, and it evolved to include variations like 'ignoblest', emphasizing extreme forms of dishonor or low character. Over time, the word has commonly appeared in ethical discussions, literature, and critiques of character, highlighting the importance of nobility and virtue in moral philosophy.