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dishonorable

adjective
dis·​hon·​or·​able | \ (ˌ)dis-ˈä-nə-rə-bəl How to pronounce dishonorable (audio) , -ˈä-nər-bəl\

Definition of dishonorable

1 : lacking honor : shameful dishonorable conduct
2 archaic : not honored

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Other Words from dishonorable

dishonorableness noun
dishonorably \ (ˌ)dis-​ˈä-​nə-​rə-​blē How to pronounce dishonorably (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 first place in the science fair

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However, violating a general order is punishable by up to two years in prison, forfeiture of pay and allowance, and a dishonorable discharge. — Marijuana Moment, BostonGlobe.com, "Coast Guard issues order barring active duty members from visiting marijuana shops," 31 July 2019 This hypocrisy is annoying and at times dishonorable. — Jonah Goldberg, National Review, "Unity Can Be Worse than Partisanship," 26 July 2019

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First Known Use of dishonorable

1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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More Definitions for dishonorable

dishonorable

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of dishonorable

: not deserving honor or respect : not morally or socially acceptable

dishonorable

adjective
dis·​hon·​or·​able | \ dis-ˈä-nə-rə-bəl How to pronounce dishonorable (audio) \

Kids Definition of dishonorable

: shameful dishonorable conduct

Other Words from dishonorable

dishonorably \ -​blē \ adverb

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