ignobly

Definition of ignoblynext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignobly
Adverb
  • Bree has just gotten out of her confusing affair with the unethically ethically nonmonogamous professor.
    Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Although autonomous intelligent systems (AIS) can offer significant benefits, they also can be used unethically.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 10 Dec. 2025
Adverb
  • She is charged with one count of illegally communicating or transmitting national defense information, which is punishable by up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
    Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Chavez and Plasencia have also been convicted for their roles in what prosecutors called a conspiracy to illegally distribute ketamine to Perry.
    Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • Cynically and immorally, the government is creating separate sectors of society.
    Ron Scherf, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Ignobly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignobly. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

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