dishonorable

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dis·hon·or·able | \ (ˌ)dis-ˈä-nə-rə-bəl

, -ˈä-nər-bəl \

Definition of dishonorable

1 : lacking honor : shameful dishonorable conduct

2 archaic : not honored

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

Recent Examples on the Web DeDolph faces a maximum sentence of 22 1/2 years in prison, losing rank and dishonorable discharge. — CBS News, "Navy SEAL pleads guilty to manslaughter in "tape job" hazing death of Green Beret," 15 Jan. 2021 So, here are Hinton’s favorite picks, plus some dishonorable mentions. — Danny Hinton, Outdoor Life, "The 10 Best Stories of 2020, as Chosen by Our Loud-Mouthed Hunting Buddy," 29 Dec. 2020 Unfortunately, Anthony finds them, punches Simon in the face, and demands that Simon marry Daphne since to do anything else would be dishonorable. — Lia Beck, refinery29.com, "R29 Recaps: Every Episode From Bridgerton Season 1," 28 Dec. 2020 There are more than a few contenders for the dishonorable crown of the nation most hostile to freedom of conscience. — Doug Bandow, National Review, "Are You Committing Blasphemy?," 20 Dec. 2020 The Oregon Medical Board stripped Farley of his state medical license on Oct. 2 for dishonorable and unprofessional conduct and gross or repeated negligence. — oregonlive, "Lawsuit filed by 29 women can proceed against former West Linn doctor while criminal investigation continues, judge rules," 16 Dec. 2020 Lopez also gave both men a dishonorable discharge from their law enforcement positions, Caldwell said. — Emilie Eaton, ExpressNews.com, "Two San Antonio Fire Department officials made inappropriate comments about women. Several employees say it’s an example of bigger problems.," 24 Nov. 2020 When a soldier, sailor, airman, Marine or Coast Guardsman is discharged from the military, the service is characterized as honorable, general under honorable conditions, other-than-honorable, bad conduct, or dishonorable. — John Ismay, New York Times, "Army Agrees to Review Thousands of Unfavorable Discharges for Veterans," 19 Nov. 2020 Service members can face a maximum penalty of dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of pay and confinement for a year. — Gary D. Robertson, Star Tribune, "Army confirms investigation of NC Senate hopeful Cunningham," 7 Oct. 2020

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