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    ignoble

    ignoble - Dictionary definition and meaning for word ignoble

    Definition
    (adj) completely lacking nobility in character or quality or purpose
    Example Sentence
    • something cowardly and ignoble in his attitude
    • I think it a less evil that some criminals should escape than that the government should play an ignoble part
    Definition
    (adj) not of the nobility
    Synonyms : ungentle , untitled
    Example Sentence
    • of ignoble (or ungentle) birth
    • untitled civilians
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ignoble

igno(ignore)+ble(able)..so if something IS unworthy and not noble, ONE should be able to ignore them.

ignoble = igno[r]able coz not worthy to be noted

ignoble::::i+G(agree)+NOBLE.....if someone says to you "yes,i agree..he is NOT NOBLE..."...that means its now proved that he is IGNOBLE/unworthy/not noble...

IGNORANCE+NOBLE.....a person who ignores noble people is not noble

So,it is of following order Noble-->Gentry-->Ignoble.

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to whom u will ignore...??? which not worthy..

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