Base
Base adjective - Not following or in accordance with standards of honor and decency.
Usage example: a base and sneaky act that is a clear violation of international law
Lofty
Lofty adjective - Having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature.
Usage example: remained true to the cause's lofty ideals, regardless of the changing winds of popular opinion
Both words in one sentence
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One of the basic building blocks of storytelling is a character's inner struggle, their efforts to balance their base urges and lofty ideals.
Source: Battle in the Center of the Mind
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