ignobly

In shameful fashion

Ignobly means in a dishonorable or shameful manner, lacking dignity or moral character: He ignobly betrayed his closest allies for personal gain.

The word suggests behavior beneath what's expected of someone with integrity or standing—acting basely, meanly, or without courage when circumstances demanded better.

disgraceful

dishonorably

In shameful manner

contemptibly · despicably · basely · ignominiously · disreputably · scandalously · infamously · deplorably · reprehensibly · vilely

unworthy

inadequately

In an insufficient manner

poorly · deficiently · incompetently · ineptly · insufficiently · feebly · meagerly · pathetically

deceitful

treacherously

In a betraying manner

dishonestly · deviously · unscrupulously · crookedly · shadily · corruptly · nefariously · unethically · immorally · duplicitously

Opposites
honor and moral character

ignoblynobly

In an honorable manner

honorably · virtuously · righteously · uprightly · ethically

social distinction and dignity

ignoblygrandly

In imposing manner

greatly · magnificently · majestically · gloriously · impressively

Family

ignoble, ignobility

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G