dishonorable

adjective

dis·​hon·​or·​able (ˌ)dis-ˈä-nə-rə-bəl How to pronounce dishonorable (audio)
-ˈä-nər-bəl
1
: lacking honor : shameful
dishonorable conduct
2
archaic : not honored
dishonorableness noun
dishonorably
(ˌ)dis-ˈä-nə-rə-blē How to pronounce dishonorable (audio)
-ˈä-nər-blē
adverb

Examples of dishonorable in a Sentence

His dishonorable behavior has shamed the family. resorted to dishonorable tactics in order to win the game
Recent Examples on the Web He must be held accountable for dishonorable conduct that is unbecoming of a Member of Congress. Alex Ederson, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2024 Jin must choose between following the warrior code to fight honorably, or by using practical but dishonorable methods of repelling the Mongols with minimal casualties. Jennifer Maas, Variety, 24 Sep. 2024 And to this day, the administration defends every last aspect of that dishonorable month in 2021. The Editors, National Review, 10 Sep. 2024 But any dishonorable action should result in revocation, the official said. Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 1 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dishonorable 

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Word History

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of dishonorable was in 1534

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“Dishonorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dishonorable. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.

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dishonorable

adjective
dis·​hon·​or·​able -ˈän-(ə-)rə-bəl How to pronounce dishonorable (audio)
-ˈän-ər-bəl
: not honorable : shameful
dishonorable conduct
dishonorably adverb

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