ignobly

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignobly
Adverb
  • Then, of course, there is the cognitive dissonance that arises when one behaves unethically, leading them to strive for alternative explanations for their actions, creating a feedback loop where unethical behavior goes unchecked.
    Lindsay Kohler, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • There really is no way to write ethics rules that stop unethical people from behaving unethically.
    The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
Adverb
  • Agents apprehended about 450 people suspected of being in the country illegally, ATF said in an X post.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
  • As part of the deal, Anthropic will also destroy data it was accused of illegally acquiring.
    Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • Cynically and immorally, the government is creating separate sectors of society.
    Ron Scherf, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • Among the dirty-faced population, nostalgia for the sea and fishing becomes something that enterprising business owners can exploit.
    Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2025
  • Coal burns dirty and is the worst source of carbon polluting greenhouse gases.
    Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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“Ignobly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignobly. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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