What does unnoble mean?
Unnoble means (dated, chiefly pre 1900) Not of noble rank..
Unnoble
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(dated, chiefly pre 1900) Not of noble rank..
Definitions by Sense
- (dated, chiefly pre 1900) Not of noble rank.
- Not noble; ignoble; base.
- (metallurgy) Of a metal, being at the lower end of the electrochemical series, i.e. oxidising readily.
- (transitive) To make (someone or something) no longer noble
Example Sentences
Yet from the commencement of mining there have been unnoble proprietors of mines, who belonged to the class of merchants.
unnoble metal
Synonyms for unnoble
Antonyms for unnoble
Related Words
Word Forms
- more unnoble
- most unnoble
- unnobles
- unnobling
- unnobled
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for unnoble?
Common synonyms include base, base metal.
What is the opposite of unnoble?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use unnoble in a sentence?
Yet from the commencement of mining there have been unnoble proprietors of mines, who belonged to the class of merchants.
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