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Discover LudwigThe phrase "less than noble" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used to describe actions or behaviors that are not honorable or lacking in moral character. Example: His behavior towards his coworkers was less than noble, as he constantly spread rumors and gossiped about them behind their backs.
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Trump is directing our anger for less than noble purposes.
"We saw some less than noble efforts," Henderson said.
But she doesn't understand the true — and less than noble — reason behind his decision.
The name of the Workers' party has a long, if less than noble, history.
Outside, sweating in his car, Paolo had several less than noble thoughts on the topic of Sophie's therapy.
For all Mr. Putin's energy, toughness, and competence, the object of his endeavors is less than noble.
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For economists and historians, Mr. Shirakawa leaves behind a less-than-noble legacy.
The "Nick and Norah" Yugo is not the first film car of less-than-noble heritage to be auctioned.
Kear believes that he must ignore the less-than-noble aspects of his subject's life in order to write a best seller.
The problem is that sometimes sincere efforts to right clear moral wrongs can be seized upon by people with less-than-noble motives.
Surrendering herself with a trust one can only hope is well founded, Lucy becomes a literal sleeping beauty, and the less-than-noble princes who are drawn to her helpless form expose the horror within the charming old tale.
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