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
  • Immigrants residing in the country illegally and legally, with valid documentation, including green cards and visas, as well as those in the process of obtaining legal status have been detained.
    Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Amiri was acquitted of conspiracy last March, but convicted of illegally siccing his dog on an Antioch man and falsifying details to cover it up.
    Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • Cynically and immorally, the government is creating separate sectors of society.
    Ron Scherf, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • Among the dirty-faced population, nostalgia for the sea and fishing becomes something that enterprising business owners can exploit.
    Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2025
  • Coal burns dirty and is the worst source of carbon polluting greenhouse gases.
    Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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“Ignobly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignobly. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.

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