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
  • Republicans argue Democrats want to fund health care for immigrants in the country illegally, a claim Democrats deny.
    Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Abrego Garcia entered the country illegally more than a decade ago but had a court order blocking his deportation to El Salvador over what a judge found was a credible fear of persecution by gangs there.
    Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
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 8 Oct. 2025.

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