ignobility

/ɪɡˈnɒbɪlɪti/; /ɪɡˈnɒbɪlɪtɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

The quality or state of being unworthy or unbecoming, especially of a noble or dignified person; lack of nobility or dignity.

“The politician’s scandal brought to light his ignobility and forced him to resign.”

2. noun

The state or condition of being of lowly or base birth or origin; lack of nobility or aristocratic descent.

“The aristocrat looked down upon those who were born into ignobility and saw them as inferior.”

Synonyms

  • base birth
  • lowliness
  • unworthiness

Antonyms

  • aristocracy
  • dignity
  • nobility