ignoble
Definitions
Not honorable in character or purpose.
Of humble social or political rank.
Examples
He felt that cheating on the exam was an ignoble act that compromised his integrity.
The politician's ignoble attempt to smear his opponent's reputation backfired spectacularly.
It is an ignoble pursuit to seek wealth at the expense of those who are vulnerable.
Synonyms
dishonorable shameful base contemptible mean degrading lowly