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dishonorable

 
Dictionary: dis·hon·or·a·ble   (dĭs-ŏn'ər-ə-bəl) pronunciation
adj.
  1. Characterized by or causing dishonor or discredit.
  2. Lacking integrity; unprincipled.
dishonorableness dis·hon'or·a·ble·ness n.
dishonorably dis·hon'or·a·bly adv.

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adj

Definition: shameful, corrupt
Antonyms: blameless, ethical, honorable, principled, respectable, trustworthy, uncorrupt, worthy


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The adjective has 5 meanings:

Meaning #1: lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor
  Synonym: dishonourable
  Antonym: honorable (meaning #2)

Meaning #2: deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive
  Synonym: dishonest

Meaning #3: not bringing honor and glory
  Synonym: inglorious

Meaning #4: not adhering to ethical or moral principles
  Synonyms: base, dishonourable, immoral, unethical

Meaning #5: morally unacceptable
  Synonym: dishonourable


 
 
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