- Characterized by or causing dishonor or discredit.
- Lacking integrity; unprincipled.
dishonorably dis·hon'or·a·bly adv.
dishonorable
Dictionary:
dis·hon·or·a·ble (dĭs-ŏn'ər-ə-bəl)  |
adj.
dishonorably dis·hon'or·a·bly adv.
dishonorably dis·hon'or·a·bly adv.
| Thesaurus: dishonorable |
adjective
- Meriting or causing shame or dishonor: discreditable, disgraceful, disreputable, ignominious, opprobrious, shameful. See respect/contempt/standing.
| Antonyms: dishonorable |
adj
Definition: shameful, corrupt
Antonyms: blameless, ethical, honorable, principled, respectable, trustworthy, uncorrupt, worthy
| WordNet: dishonorable |
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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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