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
  • The lawsuitwas filed against the National Bank of Ukraine, the country’s central bank, claiming bank officials looked the other way while Kurchenko illegally took control of Brok Bank.
    Olena Loginova, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Zapata entered the United States illegally on the same date as his wife and was later released.
    Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 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 9 Nov. 2025.

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