dishonorable

dis·hon·or·able

adj
\(ˌ)dis-ˈä-nə-rə-bəl, -ˈä-nər-bəl\

Definition of DISHONORABLE

1

: lacking honor : shameful <dishonorable conduct>

2

archaic : not honored

— dis·hon·or·able·ness noun

— dis·hon·or·ably \-blē\ adverb

Examples of DISHONORABLE

1. His dishonorable behavior has shamed the family.
2. <resorted to dishonorable tactics in order to win first place in the science fair>

First Known Use of DISHONORABLE

1534

Related to DISHONORABLE

Synonyms: base, contemptible, currish, despicable, detestable, dirty, ignoble, execrable, ignominious, low, low-down, low-minded, mean, nasty, paltry, snide, sordid, vile, wretched

Antonyms: high, high-minded, honorable, lofty, noble, straight, upright, venerable, virtuous

Related Words: bad, black, evil, foul, immoral, iniquitous, miscreant, wicked, wrong; cruel, vicious; blamable, blameworthy, censurable, reprehensible; corrupt, debased, debauched, degenerate, depraved, dissolute, perverted; atrocious, villainous; unethical, unprincipled, unscrupulous; discreditable, disgraceful, disreputable, shameful, unworthy

Near Antonyms: ethical, honest, just, principled, righteous, right-minded, scrupulous; commendable, excellent, exemplary, good, moral, right; decent, proper, reputable, respectable, seemly; blameless, guiltless; incorruptible, irreproachable; uncorrupted, unerring

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